Question

In what Ratio does the point (-4,6) divide the
line segment joining
point A(-6, 10) &
B 3, 8) ?
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

by using section formula

x = (x1m2 +x2m1)/m1 + m2

x = -4

x1 = -6, x2 = 3

m1 =?, m2 = ?

-4 = (-6m2 +3m2)/m1 +m2

-4m1 -4m2 = -6m1 + 3m2

-4m1 +6m1 = 3m2 + 4m2

2m1 = 7m2

m1 : m2 = 7 : 2

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the required ratio be m:n

According to question, we have