Partitioning

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What is partitioning in mathematics?

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Partitioning refers to dividing a segment into parts based on a specific ratio.

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How do you find a point that divides a segment in a given ratio?

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Use the formula: P = (mB + nA) / (m + n), where P is the point, A and B are the endpoints, and m:n is the ratio.

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What is the ratio of division in the problem: Find the point M that divides PQ in a 2:5 ratio?

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The ratio is 2:5.

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Given points A(-3,-5) and B(5,0), how do you find point P that partitions AB in a 2:3 ratio?

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Use the section formula: P = ((mx2 + nx1)/(m+n), (my2 + ny1)/(m+n)) where m=2, n=3.

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What is the section formula used for partitioning a line segment?

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The section formula is P = ((mx2 + nx1)/(m+n), (my2 + ny1)/(m+n)).

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If point A is at (9, 3) and point B is at (-5, 8), what is the ratio to find point P that partitions AB in a 2:5 ratio?

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The ratio is 2:5.

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How do you find the coordinates of a point that is 2/3rds of the distance from K to J?

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Calculate the coordinates using the formula: P = K + (2/3)(J - K).

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What is the significance of the ratio in partitioning a line segment?

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The ratio determines how the segment is divided, affecting the position of the partition point.

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In the problem A(4, 3) and B(3, 5) with a ratio of 3:1, how do you find point P?

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Use the section formula with m=3 and n=1.

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What does it mean to partition a line segment in a 1:1 ratio?

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It means to divide the segment into two equal parts.