Question

Find the coordinates of point P if P divides the line segment joining the
points A(-1,7) and B(4,-3) in the ratio 2:3.

Answer 1

Answer:

A(-1,7) X1=-1 &Y1=7

B(4,3) X2=4 &Y2=3

let M1=2 M2=3

using section formula,

• X=x2m1+x1m2/m1+m2
• X=4*2+3*(-1)/2+3
• X=8-3/5
• X=1

• Y=y2m1+y1m2/m1+m2
• Y=2*(-3)+3*7/2+3
• Y=-6+21/5
• Y=3

Therefore;

coordinate of points are(1,3)ans