Question

Find the coordinates of point M which
divides the line segment joining A (2, 6) and
B(-4, 1) in the ratio 1: 2.

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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For the answer, please refer the above attachment :)

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what is Section Formula?

The co-ordinates of a point which divides the line segment joined by two distinct points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) in the ratio m:n are :-

x = mx2 + nx1 / m+n

y = my2 + ny1 / m+n

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note:- taking ratio m:n is not compulsory you can take any variable of your choice or a variable given in a particular math problem.

hope it help you.