Points $A$ and $B$ have position vectors $\mathbf{a}=\begin{pmatrix}5\-1\end{pmatrix}$ and \(

Question

Points $A$ and $B$ have position vectors $\mathbf{a}=\begin{pmatrix}5\-1\end{pmatrix}$ and $\mathbf{b}=\begin{pmatrix}-1\7\end{pmatrix}$. Point $P$ divides $AB$ internally in the ratio $AP:PB=4:3$. Find the position vector of $P$.

Accepted Answer

$\begin{pmatrix}1.571\3.571\end{pmatrix}$.

Sec 3/4 E Math T16-Q08 - Position vector of a point dividing a line segment

Sec 3/4 E Math T16-Q08 - Position vector of a point dividing a line segment

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