Question

Find the coordinate of the points which divides the line segment joining the points (-1,7) and (4,-3) in the ration 2:3

Answer 1

Using section formula

x= 1(4) .+ 3(8) / 4
y= 1(-3) + 3(5) / 4


x= 28/4 = 7
y= 12/4 = 3
therefore point (7,3) divides the line segment in the ratio 3:1