Question

Find the ratio in which the line segment joining the points ( -3, 1 0) and ( 6, -8) is

divided by ( -1, 6)​

Answer 1

assumed ratio- K:1

by section formula-

m1x2+m2x1/m1+m2

k×6+1×(-3)/k+1=-1

6k-3= -1(k+1)

6k-3= -k-1

6k+k= -1+3

7k=2

k=2/7

Therefore the ratio is 2:7