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The midpoint of the segment joining A(2, k) and B(6, 8) is (4, 5). Find k.
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Find the coordinates of the point that divides the join of (1, 2) and (7, 11) internally in the ratio 1 : 2.
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Answer
(3, 5)
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Explanation
By the section formula the point is ((1×7 + 2×1)/3, (1×11 + 2×2)/3) = (9/3, 15/3) = (3, 5).
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