Question

Ratio in which points (4,5) and (-10,-2)divide adjoining line in x-axis

Answer 1

let the ratio be k:1
by section formula

k*(-10)+1*4 ÷ k+1 = 0

-10k + 4 ÷ k+1 = 0

-10k + 4 = 0

-10k = -4
k= -4/-10
k= 2/5
the reqd ratio = 2:5