Question

In what ratio the point (4,-6) divides a line segment joining (-6,10) (3,-8) solution

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Note-Whenever the ratio is negative it means that the required point divides the line segment externally.[It means that the required point ,here,(4,-6), lies outside the line segment bounded by the end points (-6,10)and (3,-8)]

Though there is directly formula(mentioned above)

(To know when to use this formula we have to plot the points in graph first and observe whether the given required point internally or externally divides the line segment)