Mathematics
A(2, 5), B(-1, 2) and C(5, 8) are the vertices of △ABC. P and Q are points on AB and AC respectively such that AP : PB = AQ : QC = 1 : 2.
(a) Find the coordinates of points P and Q.
(b) Show that BC = 3 × PQ.
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