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The ratio in which the line segment joining (5, 4) and (-1, -2) is divided by the x-axis is​

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Answered by m74326827
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Answer:

1:2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

co-ordinate of line segment (5,4) and (- 1 - 2)

let the ratio be k:1

x=(kx1+1x2)/k+1

y=(ky1+1y2)/k+1

since line is divided by x axis so y =0

y=(ky1+1y2)/k+1

0=(k×4+ 1×-2)/k+1

0=4k - 2

4k=2

k=1/2

ratio= k:1 = 1:2

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