Question

Find the point P (x, y) which divides the line
segment joining the points A(8, 6) and
B (-2, -4) in ratio 3 : 2

Answer 1

Answer:

( 36/5 , - 14/5 )

Explanation:

given that x1 = 8 , x2 = 6

and y1 = -2 y2 = -4

m1 = 3 , m2 = 2

x = (m1 x1 + m2 x2 )/2

= 24+ 12 / 3+2

= 36 / 5

similarlly,

y = - 14 /5