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Division of A Line Segment

This document discusses dividing a line segment into parts based on a given ratio. It defines the point of division as the point that divides a line segment according to a ratio. It then presents the formula to find the point of division using similar triangles. Finally, it provides examples of problems involving finding the midpoint, trisection points, and other division points of line segments.

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Division of A Line Segment

This document discusses dividing a line segment into parts based on a given ratio. It defines the point of division as the point that divides a line segment according to a ratio. It then presents the formula to find the point of division using similar triangles. Finally, it provides examples of problems involving finding the midpoint, trisection points, and other division points of line segments.

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DIVISION OF A LINE SEGMENT

Prepared by:
Prof. Teresita P. Liwanag – Zapanta
B.S.C.E., M.S.C.M., M.Ed. (Math-units), PhD-TM (on-going)
DIVISION OF A LINE SEGMENT
POINT OF DIVISION – is a point that
divides a line segment to a given ratio.
By Similar Triangles:

x – x1 = rx2 – rx
rx + x = x1 + rx2
x( 1 + r ) = x1 + rx2
Solving for x solving for y
Examples:
1. The line segment joining (-5, -3) and (3, 4) is to be divided
into five equal parts. Find the point of division closest to
(-5, -3).
2. Find the midpoint of the segment joining (7, -2) and (-3, 5).
3. The line segment from (1, 4) to (2, 1) is extended a distance
equal to twice its length. Find terminal point.
4. On the line joining (4, -5) to (-4, -2), find the point which is
three-seventh the distance from the first to the second
point.
5. Find the trisection points of the line joining (-6, 2) and (3, 8).
6. The midpoints of the sides of a triangle are A(3, 0), B(5, 2),
C(2, 2).
7. Three consecutive vertices of a parallelogram are A(6, 1),
B(-2, 3), C(-6, 0). Find the coordinates of the fourth vertex.

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