Find the ratio in which the point $P(-4, 6)$ divides the line segment joining the points $A(-6, 10)$ and $B(3, -8)$.

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Step 1: Let the ratio be $k : 1$. Using section formula: $-4 = \frac{3k - 6}{k + 1}$
Step 2: $\Rightarrow -4k - 4 = 3k - 6 \Rightarrow k = \frac{2}{7}$
Step 3: $	herefore$ Required ratio is $2 : 7$

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