Question

Points p, q and r in that order are dividing line segment joining a(1,6) and b(5,-2) in four equal parts. find the coordinates of p,q and r.

Answer 1

☆ranshsangwan

Given P, Q and R divides AB in to four equal parts.
Point P divides AB in the ratio 1:3

☆cordinetes p are =[(mx2+nx1)/m+n], [(my2+ny1)/m+n]
[(1×5+3×1)/1+3], [(1×-2+3×6)/1+3]
= (8/4,16/4)

=[2,4]


Similarly Q divides AB in the ratio 1:1 and R divides AB in the ratio 3:1