Question

In what ratio of line 2x –5 y – 2 = 0 divides the line segment joining (3, –1) and (8, 9) *​

Answer 1

Answer:

Then, the point P(8k+3k+1,9k-1k+1) lies on the line x-y-2=0. ⇒3k=2⇒k=23. Hence, the required ratio is (23:1),i. e.,2:3.