Question

Find the ratio in which the point (-3,p) divides the line segment joining the points (-5,-4) and (-2,3) . Hence find the value of p .

Answer 1

Answer:The ratio is 2:1 and value of p is 2/3

Step-by-step explanation: First for ratio use section formulae:-

X = M1X2+M2X1/M1+M2

X= -3 , X2 = -2 , X1 = -5

on solvingg we get M1 : M2.

FOR p :-

Use section formulae again and substitute the values to get your Ans.