Point r divides po in the ratio 1: 3. if the x-coordinate of r is -1 and the x-coordinate of p is-3, what is the x-coordinate of q?

The x-coordinate of Q is 5

Step-by-step explanation:

* Lets revise the division of the line segment

- If point (x , y) divides a line segment internally whose endpoints are

 (x1 , y1) and (x2 , y2) at the ratio m1 : m2 from (x1 , y1), then:

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* Lets solve the problem

∵ Point R divides PQ in the ratio 1 : 3

∴ R is (x , y)

∴ P is (x1 , y1) and Q is (x2 , y2)

∴ m1 = 1 and m2 = 3

∵ x-coordinate of R is -1 and the x-coordinate of P is -3

∴ x = -1

∴ x1 = -3

- Use the rule above

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- By cross multiplication

∴ (-1) (4) = -9 + x2

∴ -4 = -9 + x2 ⇒ add 9 to both sides

∴ 5 = x2

* The x-coordinate of Q is 5

square root

step-by-step explanation:

96 cm is the answer.