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Find the ratio in which the line joining the points (6, 4) and (1.-7) is divided by X-axis
(a) 1.3
(b) 2:7
(c) 4:7
d) 67​

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The ratio in which the x-axis divides the line segment joining the points (6,4) and (1,−7) is m:n, then m+n =.

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Let the line segment joining the points (6,4) and (1,-7) be divided by the point on x-axis(x,0) in the ratio k:1.

Using section formula,

k+1

−7k+4

=0

−7k+4=0

k=

7

4

Therefore, the ratio m:n is

7

4

:1⟹4:7

Hence, m+n=4+7=11

Answer 2

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Ratio = 4:7

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