Question

Find the ratio in which point P(k, 7) divides the segment joining A(8, 9) and B(1,2).Also find k. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

ratio=5:2 and k=6

Explanation:

let the ratio be m:1

7=9m+2/ m+1

7m+7=9m+2

5=2m

m=5/2

ratio= 5:2     answer

k=40+2/7

k=42/7

k=6