Question

If the points p(k,0) divides the line segment joining the points A(2,-2)and B(-7,4) in the ratio 1:2 then the value of K is ?







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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

K is a x coordinate:

m1/m2=x-x1/x2-x

1/2=k-2/(-7-k)

-7-k=2k-4

-7+4=2k+k

-3=3k

-3/3=k

-1=k.