Question

in a what ratio does point P on x axis divide the line segment joining point A(-4,5) B(3,-7).also find the coordinate of P

Answer 1

X=-13/12 and ratio is 5:7

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let point P(x,0)as it lies on x axis

Let the ratio in which line is divided be k:1

By section formula

0= 5-7k/k+1

0=5-7k

5/7=k

therefore,ratio = 5:7

now again by section formula

x= -28 + 15 /12

x= -13/12

therefore coordinates of p are -( -13/12,0)