Point P divides the line segment joining the points A(4, -5) and B(1, 2) in the ratio 5:2. Co-ordinates of point... | MCQ 1m | Maths | SuperPadhai

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MCQ1 markYear: 2024EasyCBSE Class 10

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Question

Point

P

divides the line segment joining the points

A (4, - 5)

and

B (1, 2)

in the ratio

5 : 2

. Co-ordinates of point

P

are

Solution

1

Using section formula:

P = (\frac{5 \times 1 + 2 \times 4}{5 + 2}, \frac{5 \times 2 + 2 \times ( - 5 )}{5 + 2}) = (\frac{13}{7}, 0)

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