find the coordinates of the point dividing internally the line segment joining a(3,7) and b(8,2) in the ratio 2:3.
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Answer:
(5,5)
Step-by-step explanation:
A----------------P----------------B
P divides the line ab in ratio 2:3
(m1x2+m2x1/m1+m2,m1y2+m2y1/m1+m2)
(16+9/5,4+21/5) after solving
(5,5)
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Step-by-step explanation:
In given example
(X1,y1)=(3,7)
(x2,y2)=(8,2)
m:n=2:3
According to section formula
X=mx2+nx1÷m+n
= 2×8+3×3÷2+3
=25/5
= 5
Similarly
Y=my2+ny1÷m+n
= 2×2+3×7÷2+3
=4+21÷5
= 25÷5
= 5
Co-ordinates are (5,5)
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