Let X and Y be points in R³. Let P be a point on the line segment joining X and Y such that the distance XP is three times the distance YP. What is the position vector P in terms of the position vectors X and Y? (Use syntax like (-1/2)*X + (1/2)*Y .)

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Let X and Y be points in R³. Let P be a point on the line segment joining X and Y such that the distance XP is three times
the distance YP. What is the position vector P in terms of the position vectors X and Y?
(Use syntax like (-1/2)*X + (1/2)*Y .)
Transcribed Image Text:Let X and Y be points in R³. Let P be a point on the line segment joining X and Y such that the distance XP is three times the distance YP. What is the position vector P in terms of the position vectors X and Y? (Use syntax like (-1/2)*X + (1/2)*Y .)
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