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The endpoints of RS are R(–5, 12) and S(4, –6). What are the coordinates of point T, which divides RS into a 4:5 ratio?

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The coordinates of point T are: (-1,4)

Step-by-step explanation:

The coordinates of a point that divides a line in m:n are given by the formula

[tex]T(x,y) = (\frac{nx_1+mx_2}{m+n}, \frac{ny_1+my_2}{m+n})[/tex]

Given

R(-5,12) = (x1,y1)

S(4,-6) = (x2,y2)

m = 4

n = 5

Putting the values

[tex]T(x,y) = (\frac{(5)(-5)+(4)(4)}{4+5}, \frac{(5)(12)+(4)(-6)}{4+5})\\T(x,y) = (\frac{-25+16}{9}, \frac{60-24}{9})\\T(x,y) = (\frac{-9}{9}, \frac{36}{9})\\T(x,y) = (-1,4)[/tex]

So,

The coordinates of point T are: (-1,4)

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