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A has coordinates (0,10), and B has coordinates (6,2).
P is on the line segment AB.
The distance from P to A is half the distance from P to B.
Find the coordinates of P.
Point in Between
Age 11 to 14
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A has coordinates (0,10), and B has coordinates (6,2).
P is on the line segment AB.
The distance from P to A is half the distance from P to B.
Find the coordinates of P.
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