Question

If the point P (1, 1) divides the line segment joining the points A and B (-1, -1) in the ratio 5:2,

then the coordinates of A are​

Answer 1

Answer:

let, A =(x,y)

{5*(-1)+2x}/(5+2) = 1

or, -5+2x=7

or, x=6

similarly,

{5*(-1)+2y}/(5+2)=1

or, y=6

the coordinate of A = (6,6)