Question

In what ratio does the point (3,4)divide the line segment joining the points (5,7)and(3,9).
Options are:
a)1:1
b)1:2
c)2:1
d)1:3
PLEASE GIVE STEPS TOO.
Grade 10 Mathss​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the line segment joining (1, 2) and (6, 7) be divided by the point (3, 4) in the ratio λ : 1.

By internal division formula,

3 =

3λ +3 = 6λ + 1

⇒ 3λ = 2

⇒ λ =

∴ Required ratio is =2:3.