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