Find the co-ordinates of point P which divides the line segment joining the
points ( 2, 7 ) and ( 8, 7 ) in the ratio 1 : 2
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Step-by-step explanation:
Use ratio formula:
x = m1x2 + m2x1/m1 + m2
= (1)(8) + (2)(2)/ 3
= (8 + 4)/3
= 12/3
= 4
y = m1y2 + m2y1/m1 + m2
= (1)(7) + (2)(7)/3
= 7 + 14/3
= 21/3
= 7
coordinate is (4,7)
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