Question

if the point k,0 divides the line segment joining the point 2,-2 and -7,4 in 1:2 then k is????

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let ,

m = 1

n = 2

x1 = 2

y1 = -2

x2 = -7

y2 =4. x = K. y = 0

By section formula

$x = \binom{m(x2) + n(x1)}{m + n}$

$k = \frac{1( - 7) + 2(2)}{1 + 2}$

$k = \frac{ - 7 + 4}{3}$

$k = \frac{ - 3}{3}$

$k = - 1$

ans is K = -1