Question

find the ratio in which the y axis divides the line segment joining the points (5,-6) and (-1,-4).​

Answer 1

Answer:

5:1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the ratio be k : 1 . Now since point is on y axis so x coordinate of the point will be zero .

$\frac{ - 1 \times k + 5 \times 1}{k + 1} = 0 \\ k = 5$

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Take the point on y axis as (0,y)

Now take ratio as 1:m

Then

0 = -1*1 + 5m/1+m

m=1/5 so ratio will.be 1:5 or 5:1.