Question

Find the ratio in which the point p(m, 6) divides the line segment joining the points A(- 4,3) and B(2,8) Also find the value of m
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Answer 1

Answer:

The required ratio is -5:2

the value of m is 6

Step-by-step explanation:

x1=-4 ;x2=2 ;y1=3 ;y2=8

y=mx2+nx1/m+n

6=2m-4n/m+n

6m+6n=2m-4n

6m-2m=-4n-6n

4m=-10n

m/n=-10/4

m/n=-5/2

m=mx2+nx1/m+n

m=-5(2)+2(-4)/-5+2

m=-10-8/-3

m=-18/-3

m=18/3

m=6