find the coordinates of the point which divides the join of (-1 7) and (4 -3) in the ratio 2 3
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Answer: let P (a, b) be point which divides (-1,7) and (4,-3) in ratio 2:3
using section formula ,
a = mx2 + nx1 / m+n so, a= 2*4 + 3*(-1) / 2+3 = 1
similarly b= 2* (-3) + 3*7 / 2+3 = 15 / 5 = 3
so coordinates of p are (1,3)
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