Question

find the ratio in which T (-1,6) divides the line segment joining the points P(-3,10) and Q (6,-8)
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Answer 1

Answer:

2:7

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

coordinates of P(-3,10)

Q(6,-8)

T(-1,6)

let the ratio in which T divides PQ=k:1

since T divides PQ

using section formula,

x=k×6+1×-3/k+1

-1=6k-3/k+1

-k-1=6k-3

6k+k=3-1

7k=2

k=2/7

therefore ratio=k:1

=2/7:1

=2:7