Question

Find the equation of a line which passes through the point (-5,4) and such that the portion of it between the axis is divided in the ratio of 1:2

Answer 1

Section formula : The coordinates of the point which divides the line joining the points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) in the ratio m:n is

(mx2+nx1m+n,my2+ny1m+n)✔

Solve using this formula!

Let the equation of the line be xa+yb=1. This line meets the coordinates axes at A(a,0) and B(0,b) respectively.