Question

in what ratio p(1,6) divides the join of a(4,7) and b(-2,5) internally​

Answer 1

Answer:

Given that:

A(−2,3) and B(6,7) are the end-points and point P(4,6) divide the line.

To find:

n

m

=?

Solution:

Let point P(4,6) divide the line internally in the ratio m:n.

x-coordinate of P:4=

m+n

6m+(−2n)

or, 4×(m+n)=6m−2n

or, 4m+4n=6m−2n

or, 2m=6n

or,

n

m

=

1

3

So, point P(4,6) divide the line in the ratio 3:1.