Question

Find the ratio in which the point P(2, x) divides a line joining the points A(-2, 2) B (3, 7) internally also find the value of ' x '

Answer 1

Answer:

2=(-2m+3)÷(m+1)

-2m+3=2m+2

4m=1

m=1÷4

so required ratio is 1:4

now, x=(2+4×7)÷5=6