Question

In what ratio does the x-axis divide the line segment joining the points P(-4, 5) and Q(3, -7)?​

Answer 1

P = (-4, 5)

Q = (3, -7)

Let m:n be the ratio in which X(x, 0) cuts PQ

So,

(-7m+5n)/(m+n) = 0

-7m+5n = 0

7m = 5n

m : n = 5 : 7