Point P\left(\frac{a}{8}, 4\right) is the mid-point of the line segment joining the points A(-5, 2) and B(4, 6). T... | MCQ 1m | Maths | SuperPadhai

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MCQ1 markYear: 2020EasyCBSE Class 10

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Question

Point

P (\frac{a}{8}, 4)

is the mid-point of the line segment joining the points

A (- 5, 2)

and

B (4, 6)

. The value of '

a

' is

Solution

1

Mid-point:

\frac{a}{8} = \frac{- 5 + 4}{2} = \frac{- 1}{2} \Rightarrow a = - 4

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