Question

The line segment joining the points (-3, -4) and (1, -2) is divided by the y-axis in the ratio:
1 : 3
3 : 2
3 : 1
2 : 3

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is 3 : 2 . But I was little confused.

Answer 2

Answer:

3:1

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio that y - axis divides the line segments joining by the points ( x1, y1 ) and (x2 , y2 ) is -x1 : x2

Here, the points are (-3,-4 ) , ( 1,-2 )

So, the required ratio = -( - 3 ) : 1

= 3:1

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