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If the line segment joining the points A(2, 1) and B(5, –8) is trisected at the points P and Q, find the coordinates of P.

Given: A(2, 1)

B(5, –8)


AP : PB = 1:2


Using section formula:


P(x) =


P(y) =


Answer: The Coordinates of P(x, y) = (3, -2)


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