Chapter 12.7, Problem 50HP

To determine

The coordinate of the P.

Answer to Problem 50HP

The correct option is H.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

x has coordinate -8 and point y has coordinate 4.

Point P is 2/3 of the way from x and y.

Since point P is $\frac{2}{3}$ of the way from x to y so the coordinate of P is:

  $12.\frac{2}{3}=8$

That is P is 8 units on the number line on the right to x. That is coordinate of P is:

  $-8+8=0$

Hence , correct answer is H.