The coordinates of $Q$ and $R$ are $\left( 7,6 \right)$ and $\left( 2,-1 \right)$ respective

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The coordinates of $Q$ and $R$ are $\left( 7,6 \right)$ and $\left( 2,-1 \right)$ respectively. Given that $P$ is a point on $x$-axis such that $PR=\frac{1}{2}PQ$, find the two possible coordinates of $P$.

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$P\left(-4\frac{1}{3}, 0\right)$ or $P(5, 0)$

Coordinate Geometry - Length of a Line Segment

Coordinate Geometry - Length of a Line Segment

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