Question

Find the ratio in which the point (1,3)divides the line segment joining the points (4,6) & (3,5)

Answer 1

Answer:

-3:2

Step-by-step explanation:

let points of the line are A(4,6), B(3,5)

and dividing point P(1,3)

let the ratio in which it divides the line a:b

so, [a(3)+b(4)]/(a+b) = 1

3a+4b = a+b

3a-a = b-4b

2a = -3b

a/b = -3/2

so, it divides the line in -3:2 ....ans.