Question

find the ratio in which (- 6,a) divide the line segment joining (-3,-1) and (-8 ,9) and find the value of 'a'​

Answer 1

Answer:

3:2

Let the ratio be m:n

Use internal section division formula,

X= (x1*n+x2*m) / (m+n)

-6= (-8m-3n)/(m+n)

Solve u get... m:n=3:2