Question

6. Find the ratio in which the point P(x, 2) divides the line segment joining A ( 12,5) and B(4, -3).​

Answer 1

Answer:

draw a straight line and put the point on it A(12,5). and B (4,-3) .

Step-by-step explanation:

by section formula .

$m1x2 + m2x1 \div m1 + m2$

k:1

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the required ratio be K:1.

Then, By section formula,the Coordinates of P are :

P ( 4K + 12/K + 1 , -3K + 5 / K + 1 )

But , this points is given as P ( x , 2).

Therefore,

⇒ -3K + 5 / K + 1 = 2

⇒ -3K + 5 = 2K + 2

⇒ 5K = 3

⇒ K = 3/5.

So, the required ratio is 3:5.