Question

In what ratio does the points P(2,3)
divides the line and joining
the points A(6,9)B(-6,-9).
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let the ratio be k:1

Substituting (x

1

,y

1

)=(−3,5) and (x

2

,y

2

)=(4,−9) in the

section formula, we get (

k+1

k(4)+1(−3)

,

k+1

k(−9)+1(5)

)=(−2,3)

(

k+1

4k−3

,

k+1

−9k+5

)=(−2,3)

Comparing the x - coordinate,

=>

k+1

4k−3

=−2

=>4k−3=−2k−2

6k=1

k=

6

1

Hence, the ratio is 1:6