If the point P(k, 0) divides the line segment joining the points A(2, -2) and B(-7, 4) in the ratio 1 : 2, then ... | MCQ 1m | Maths | SuperPadhai

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MCQ1 markYear: 2020EasyCBSE Class 10

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Question

If the point

P (k, 0)

divides the line segment joining the points

A (2, - 2)

and

B (- 7, 4)

in the ratio

1 : 2

, then the value of

k

is:

Solution

1

k = \frac{1 ( - 7 ) + 2 ( 2 )}{1 + 2} = \frac{- 3}{3} = - 1

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