Question

the point dividing the line segment joining the points A(2,1) and B (5,-8) in the ratio 1:2 is​

Answer 1

Answer:

AP:AB-1:3SO,AP:PB=1:2GIVEN THAT P is lie on 2x-y+k=02(3)-(-2)+k=0⇒6+2+k=0⇒8+k =0⇒k=-8.

Answer 2

Answer:

x=m1x2+m2x1/m1+m2

= (1×5)+(2×2)/1+2

= 5+4/3

= 9/3

x =3

y=m1y2+m2y1/m1+m2

=1×(-8)+2×1/1+2

= -8+2/3

= -6/3

y= -2

x= 3 ,y= -2

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