Coordinate Geometry · Class 10 · CBSE Mathematics
Find the coordinates of the point which divides the join of (-1, 7) and (4, -3) in the ratio 2:3.
Practice question from Coordinate Geometry (Class 10 · CBSE Mathematics), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
medium · MCQ · Q-C18CC6
Find the coordinates of the point which divides the join of and in the ratio .
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Solution
Using the section formula with , , and , we get and . Thus, the point is .
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