Question

find the ratio in which x axis divides the line segment joining the points (-5,6) and (-1,-3))

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the section formula, if a point (x,y) divides the line joining the points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) in the ratio m:n, then 

(x,y)=(m+nmx2+nx1,m+nmy2+ny1)

A(5,−6) and B(−1,−4)

Now let ratio be m:n

=> (0,y)=(m+nm5+(−n),m+n−6m−4n)=>m:n::1:5