Question

Determine the ratio in which the point P (m, 6) divides the join of A(-4, 3) and B(2, 8). Also, find the value of m.

Answer 1

Let P(m,6) divides the join of A(-4, 3) and B(2, 8) in the ratio K:1

Then, the coordinates of P are

Hence, P divides AB in the ratio 3:2

Again,