Find the coordinates of the points of trisection of the line segment joining (4, –1) and (–2, –3).

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answered May 8, 2017 by sarthaks (25,122 points) 9 24 36
 
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Let P (x1y1) and Q (x2y2) are the points of trisection of the line segment joining the given points i.e., AP = PQ = QB

Therefore, point P divides AB internally in the ratio 1:2.
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