Question

find the ratio in which x axis divides the line segment joining the points (6, -41) and (-2, -7) . also find the point of intersection​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the point on X axis (X, 0)

points P(6, -4) and Q(-2, -7)

ratio = y1-y:y-y2

-4 - 0 : 0 - (-7)

= -4 : 7

= -4 : 7

4:7 ratio externally