Question

Find the ratio in which (4,2) divides the line segment (-1,2) and (7,2)?

Answer 1

Answer:

5/3

Step-by-step explanation:

A(-1,2) x1=-1 y1=2

B(7,2) X2=7, y2=2

x=4, y=5

x=mx2 + nx1 / m + n

4= 7m - n/ m + n

4m + 4n= 7m - n

5n = 3m

5/3 = m/n