obtain the coordinates of points which divides line segment AB, A(3,-6) and b(-2,-1) from A in the ratio 3:2 - Maths - Coordinate Geometry

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obtain the coordinates of points which divides line segment AB,
A(3,-6) and b(-2,-1) from A in the ratio 3:2

Atul Shaw · Accepted Answer

Dear student,Let the point be P(x,y) A(3,-6)≡(x1,y1) and B=(-2,-1)≡(x2,y2)m:n=3:2(x,y)=mx2+nx1m+n,my2+ny1m+nx=-6+65=0; y=-3-125=-3P(x,y)=0,-3Regards

obtain the coordinates of points which divides line segment AB, A(3,-6) and b(-2,-1) from A in the ratio 3:2.