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#1 Re: Help Me ! » how to: Calculate a point on a line after X minutes? » 2008-10-11 08:00:26

Thanks for the post Ricky...

Wow, my math must be rusty.

Can we try this with some sample numbers?

Object started at (12,30) with a final destination of (-10,10). It will take a total of 10 minutes to get to the destination and has been traveling for 6 minutes so far.

#2 Help Me ! » how to: Calculate a point on a line after X minutes? » 2008-10-11 07:36:49

rscott
Replies: 3

I'm making a game - I need to know the equation to use to calculate the x,y of where an object is located after a given amount of time. Here's what I know:

1- The object is traveling in a straight line at the same rate of travel
2- The object's start location (x,y)
3- The objects rate of travel
4- The time the object has been traveling and the time the object is supposed to arrive
5- The object's destination (x,y)

Any tips?

Thanks

Ryan

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