Question

the point which divides the line segment joining the points 4,-6 and 5,2 in ratio 2:1 internally lies in the

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given ratio m:n=2:1

Point =(

m+n

mx

2

+nx

1

,

m+n

my

2

+ny

1

)

=(

2+1

2×7+1×3

,

2+1

2×−6+1×4

)

=(

3

17

,

3

−8

)

∴ The point lies in IV quadrant.