Partitioning Directed Line Segments

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What is the definition of partitioning a directed line segment?

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Partitioning a directed line segment involves dividing the segment into parts based on a specific ratio, determining the coordinates of a point that divides the segment accordingly.

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How do you calculate the partition fraction from a given ratio AP:PB?

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The partition fraction can be calculated using the formula: partition fraction = AP / (AP + PB). For a ratio of AP:PB = 9:1, the partition fraction is 9 / (9 + 1) = 9/10.

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What is the formula to find the coordinates of a point P that divides a directed line segment AB in the ratio m:n?

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The coordinates of point P can be found using the formula: P(x,y) = ((mx2 + nx1) / (m+n), (my2 + ny1) / (m+n)), where A(x1,y1) and B(x2,y2) are the endpoints of the segment.

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Given points A(-2, 4) and B(7, -2), how do you find the coordinates of point P that divides AB in the ratio 1:2?

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Using the formula P(x,y) = ((1*7 + 2*(-2)) / (1+2), (1*(-2) + 2*4) / (1+2)), we find P(1, 2).

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What are the coordinates of point P that divides the segment AB with A(-3,-5) and B(5,0) in the ratio 2:3?

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Using the formula, P(0.2, -3) is calculated as follows: P(x,y) = ((2*5 + 3*(-3)) / (2+3), (2*0 + 3*(-5)) / (2+3)).

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How do you find the coordinates of point P that partitions segment AB in the ratio 5:1 with A(2, 4) and B(8, 10)?

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Using the formula, P(7, 9) is calculated as follows: P(x,y) = ((5*8 + 1*2) / (5+1), (5*10 + 1*4) / (5+1)).

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What is the significance of collinear points in partitioning a line segment?

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Collinear points lie on the same straight line, which is essential for accurately determining the partitioning of a segment, as the ratios apply to the distances along that line.

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Given points C(1,3) and E(8,4), how do you find the coordinates of point D that divides segment CE in the ratio 3:5?

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Using the formula, D(5.2, 3.6) is calculated as follows: D(x,y) = ((3*8 + 5*1) / (3+5), (3*4 + 5*3) / (3+5)).

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What is the relationship between the ratios used in partitioning a line segment and the distances from the endpoints to the partition point?

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The ratios represent the relative distances from the endpoints to the partition point, meaning that if the ratio is m:n, the distance from A to P is m parts and from P to B is n parts.

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How can you verify the correctness of the coordinates found for point P in a partitioning problem?

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You can verify the coordinates by checking if the distances from the endpoints to point P maintain the given ratio.