Question

In what ratio does the line x-y-2 = 0 divides the line segment joining (3,-1) and (8,9) ?
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(a) 1:5
(b) 2:1
(c) 3:1
(d) 2:3​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the line x-y-2=0 divide the line segment joining the points A (3,1) and B (8,9) in the ratio k : 1 at P. So, the required ratio is 2 3 : 1 which is equal to 2 : 3.