Question

Find the ratio in which P (4, a) divides the line segment joining the points A (2, 3) and B (6, 3). Hence find

the value of ‘a​

Answer 1

Answer:

a = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

let the ratio be k:1

x = kx2 + x1/k+1

4 = k6 + 2/k+1

k = 1

ratio is 1 : 1

a = (3 + 3)/2 = 3