Find the point @ along the directed line segment from point R(-2, 4) to point S(18, -6) that divides the segment in the ratio such that RQ : QS = 3: 7. Verify your lengths at the end using the distance formula.

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Find the point @ along the directed line segment from point R(-2, 4) to point S(18, -6) that
divides the segment in the ratio such that RQ : QS = 3: 7. Verify your lengths at the end using
the distance formula.

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