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The line segment joining the points `(3,\ -4)` and `(1,\ 2)` is trisected at the points `P` and `Q` . If the coordinates of `P` and `Q` are `(p ,\ -2)` and `(5//3,\ q)` respectively. Find the values of `p` and `q` .

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