Question

point e is located at (2,-3) and point f is located at (-2,-1). find the y value for the point that is 3/4 the distance from point e to point f

Answer 1

The answer is -1.5

Step-by-step explanation:

The possible answer choices are: -2.5, -4.5, -3.5, and -1.5. (these are the answers for FLVS) The best answer that fits the problem is -1.5

Answer 2

3/4 the distance from point e to point f means that the point divides the line ef in the ratio 3:1
x = (3(-2) + 1(2))/(3 + 1) = (-6 + 2)/4 = -4/4 = -1
y = (3(-1) + 1(-3))/(3 + 1) = (-3 - 3)/4 = -6/4 = -1.5
required point = (-1, -1.5)