Question

Find the ratio in which the point (2, y) divides the join of (-2, 3) and (4, 6) and hence, find y.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the required ratio be k:1

Then, 2 = 6k-4×1/k+1 ⇒ k = 3/2.

Therefore the required ratio is 3/2: 1 i.e. 3:2

Also, y = 3×3+2×3/3+2 = 3.