Question

Find the x coordinate of the point which divides the line
segment joining the points A (-3,4) and B (4,-9) in the ratio 1:6.​

Answer 1

Answer:

-2

Step-by-step explanation:

By section formula, when a point divides the line in the ratio m:n then the formula is as follows:

then x=(mx2+nx1)/(m+n)

In the given coordinates x1=-3,x2=4

m:n=1:6

Therefore,the x coordinate=[1(4)+6(-3)]/(1+6)

=(4-18)/7

=-14/7=-2