Question

The line joining A (2.3) and B (6,-5) meets the
x-axis at P. Write down the y-coordinate of P. Hence
find the ratio AP : PB.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The y-coordinate of P is zero because point P lies in x-axis.

Ratio of AP:AB=3:5.

Step-by-step explanation:

I just want to mention that I am assuming you wanted to write A(2,3) and not A(2.3)

Explanation:

Let AP and PB be m and n respectively.

Now, we do not know the value of x so in order to make the equation work, we use the y coordinate while applying section mid point formula.

Therefore,

=>y=-5m+3n/m+n

=>0=-5m+3n/m+n [m+n goes to the lhs and becomes zero]

=>5m=3n

=>m/n=3/5

=>m:n=3:5.