in what ratio does the point P(-4,y) divide the line segment joining the points A(-6,10) and B(3,8)?Hence find the value of y.
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question not clear. we need y to be able to find the ratio
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let the ratio be M:N
-4=M(8) - N(6) ÷ M+N
-4(M+N) = 8M -6N
-4M -4N = 8M - 6N
-4M+8M = -6N+4N
4M = 2N
M:N 1:2
Y = 1(8)+2(10)÷1+2
= 8+20÷3
= 28÷3
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