Question

In what ratio is the segment joining the points A(6, 5) and B(-3, 2) divided by the y axis
Find the point at which the y-axis cuts AB.​

Answer 1

(2, 3) and B (6, - 5)

Intersected at X axis at K.

∴ y = 0 or ordinate = 0

K(x, 0)

Let required ratio be a : 1

∴ Ordinate of K = 0

0 = a × - 5 + 1 × 3/a + 1

0 = - 5a + 3

5a = 3, a = 3/5

∴ K divides AB in ratio if 3