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Loule and Nicky were asked to find point P that divides the directed line segment FG so that the ratio of FP to PG is 4 to 1. Loule says the coordinate of point P is (-4,-4), while Nicky says the coordinate of point P is (2, 5). Who is correct? Describe the mistake that was made by the student who was incorrect



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Using ratio and proportion, Louie is correct.

Ratio is defined as the relationship between two quantities. On the other hand, proportion is defined as the equality between two or more ratios.

From the given graph (see attached photo), the coordinates of Point F and Point G is (4, 8) and (-6, -7).

If the ratio of FP to PG is 4 to 1, then the ratio of the horizontal distance and vertical distance between the two endpoints is also 4 to 1.

FP : PG = 4 : 1

FP/PG = 4/1 = 4

x-coordinate of P

(4 - x)/(x - -6) = 4

(4 - x) = 4(x + 6)

4 - x = 4x + 24

-5x = 20

x = -4

y-coordinate of P

(8 - y)/(y - -7) = 4

(8 - y) = 4(y + 7)

8 - y = 4y + 28

-5y = 20

y = -4

Hence, the coordinates of Point P is (-4, -4).

Therefore, Louie is correct, while Nicky is mistaken probably while setting up the proportion and solving for the coordinates.

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