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About Azeem Hussain
Expertise
I can answer virtually any kind of question dealing with of Math 536 and below, my forte being in parabolic functions and analytical geometry. I'm currently learning Linear Algebra, and cannot answer questions that deal with subject matter more advanced than that.

Experience
I am neither a professor nor a teacher of this subject. I am merely a student who is gifted at mathematics and enjoys being of service to his community. I frequently tutor people in math and the results are usually great.

Publications
Reflections, Riverside School Board (2005, 2006)

Education/Credentials
Diploma of Secondary Studies from Chambly Academy High School, and IBO-MYP certificate as well. My lowest mark on a high school math final was 97%, peaking at 99% in 2006 and 2007 (second-highest Math 436 mark in the province). Being a Quebecer, I am fluent in English and French and can respond to questions easily in both languages.

Awards and Honors
Pascal Math Competition, School Champion(2007)

 
   

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Geometry - Analytic Geometry - Line Division


Expert: Azeem Hussain - 3/17/2009

Question
Hi Can you help me?
If W2 is the starting point, then W7 is located two-thirds of the way between W2(0,3) and W6(-15,-6).
What are the coordinates of W7?

Answer
Hi Vasi!

Sketch the situation.  Divide the line segment approximately.  You have 2 segments.  Indicate their lengths, relative to each other.  The higher ratio is 2 and the lower ratio is 1.  Point W2 is the higher point and point W6 is the lower point.  The formula is for the x-value of the desired point is this:
x=[(high ratio)(low x)+(low ratio)(high x)]/(high ratio + low ratio)

Use the same formula with the y-values to find the desired y.

Once you've found the answer, you may ask a follow-up to see if you've gotten it right.

Thanks for asking,
Azeem

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