Coordinate Geometry - Length of a Line Segment

Coordinate Geometry - Length of a Line Segment

Secondary 3

The coordinates of \(A\) and \(B\) are \((-4, 9)\) and \((8, 9)\) respectively.

Given that \(C\) is a point on \(x\)-axis such that \(AC = \frac{3}{5}BC\), find the two possible coordinates of \(C\).

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Answer:\(C=\left(-\dfrac{35}{2},0\right)\) or \((-4,0)\)

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