Question

In what ratio does the point (-4, 6) divide the line segment joining the points A(-6, 10) and B(3, -8)?

Answer 1

Let (-4,6)

Divide AB internally in the ratio k :1 using thee section formula, we get

You  check for the y-coordinate also. So, the point ( -4, 6 ) divides the line segment joining the points A(-6,10) and B(3,-8) in the ratio 2: 7