Question

in what ratio does the y axis divide the line segment joining the point P(-4,5) and Q(3,-7)?also find the coordinates of the point of intersection

Answer 1

The required ratio would be k : 1.

the coordinates of the point of divisions will be

(3k - 4/k + 1 , 7k + 5/k + 1)

the point which we have identified is on y axis and there the point is zero on x coordinate.

So, 3k - 4/ k + 1 = 0  

3k - 4 = 0

k = 4/3

So the required ratio is

k = 4/3 or 4 : 3

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Answer 2

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