The question does not clearly specify from which endpoint Q is at 2/3. I'll assume Q is 2/3 away from R.
Answer:
The point Q is (2,3)
Step-by-step explanation:
Take the aligned points R(-2,1), S(4,4), and Q(x,y) in such a way that Q is 2/3 away from R (assumed).
The required point Q must satisfy the relation:
d(RQ) = 2/3 d(RS)
Where d is the distance between two points.
The horizontal and vertical axes also satisfy the same relation:
x(RQ) = 2/3 x(RS)
[tex]x_R-x_Q=2/3(x_R-x_S)[/tex]
And, similarly:
[tex]y_R-y_Q=2/3(y_R-y_S)[/tex]
Working on the first condition:
[tex]-2-x=2/3(-2-4)=2/3(-6)[/tex]
Removing the parentheses:
[tex]-2-x=-4[/tex]
Adding 2:
[tex]-x = -2[/tex]
x = 2
Similarly, working with the vertical component:
[tex]1-y=2/3(1-4)=2/3(-3)[/tex]
Removing the parentheses:
[tex]1-y=-2[/tex]
Subtracting 1:
[tex]-y = -3[/tex]
y = 3
The point Q is (2,3)
