Find the ratio in which the line segment joining the points $A(6, 3)$ and $B(-2, -5)$ is divided by $x$-axis.

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Step 1: Let $P(x, 0)$ be the point on $x$-axis which divides $AB$ in the ratio $k : 1$.
Step 2: Using section formula: $\frac{-5k + 3}{k + 1} = 0 \Rightarrow -5k + 3 = 0$.
Step 3: $k = \frac{3}{5}$. Ratio is $3 : 5$.

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