Point P(3, b) divides the line segment AB
joining the points A(1, 2) and B(4, 5) in
the ratio 2:1 from the side of A. Find the
value of b.
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5
Answer:
According to given conditions ,let say point P is as follows
P(x,y)=P(
k+1
9k−1
,
k+1
8k+3
)
Now, we have equation of line as x-y+2=0 , also point P lies on the line s.t.
(
k+1
9k−1
)−(
k+1
8k+3
)+2=0
9k−1−8k−3=−2(k+1)
3k=2
k=
3
2
So , the value of k is
3
2
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Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
According to given conditions ,let say point P is as follows
P(x,y)=P(
k+1
9k−1
,
k+1
8k+3
)
Now, we have equation of line as x-y+2=0 , also point P lies on the line s.t.
(
k+1
9k−1
)−(
k+1
8k+3
)+2=0
9k−1−8k−3=−2(k+1)
3k=2
k=
3
2
So , the value of k is
3
2
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