Question

The ratio in which the point (-4, 6) divides the line segment joining the pointsA(-6,10) and B(3, -8)is​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the ratio be k:1.

Now, using the section formula,

m1x2 + m2x1 / m1+m2 = x

k × 3 + 1 × (-6) / k+1 = -4

3k-6= -4(k+1)

3k-6=-4k-4