In what ratio does the point -4,6 divide the line segment Joining the point -6, 10 B 3, -8
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Step-by-step explanation:
Given: (x1,y1)=(−6,10)
(x2,y2)=(3,−8)
(x,y)=(−4,6)
Using the section formula,we get,
A(-6,10), B(3,-8), C(-4,6)
x= m1+m2m1x2+m2x1
⇒−4= m1+m23m1−6m2
⇒−4(m1+m2) =3m1−6m2
⇒−4m1−4m2 =3m1−6m2
⇒−7m1=−2m
⇒m2m1=72
⇒ Ratio is 2 : 7.
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