Find the coordinates of the points of trisection of the line segment joining (4, –1) and (–2, –3).
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Find the coordinates of the points of trisection of the line segment joining (4, –1) and (–2, –3).

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By section-formula, (x, y) = Let A and B be the points of trisection. So, A divides line segment joining (4, –1) and (–2, –3) in the ratio 1 : 2. Let co-ordinates of A be (a, b). B divides line segment joining (4, –1) and (–2, –3) in the ratio 2 : 1. Let co-ordinates of B be (c, d). Hence, points of intersection are .

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Find the coordinates of the points of trisection of the line segment joining (4, –1) and (–2, –3).

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