Question

find the coordinates of the point dividing externally the line segment joining p(1,2) and q(4,5) in the ratio 5:3.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:GIVEN:p(1,2) q(4,5)

A----------------P----------------B

P DIVIDES ab in the ratio 5:3

= (mx2+nx1m+n, y = my2+ny1m+n)

by sub values we get

(23/8,31/8)

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