Question

Find the coordinates of the point which divide line segment joining the point (5 ,- 2) and (9,2) internally and externally in ratio 3:1.​

Answer 1

By using section formula

Coordinates of point of intersection=

{(9×3)+5/3+1},{(3×2)-2/3+1}

(27+5/4),(6-2/4)

(8,1)