Question

Find the coordinates of the point which divides the join of (-1, 7) and (4, -3) in the ratio 2 : 3.

Answer 1

Let P(x, y) is the required point. 

P(x, y) divides the points A(-1, 7), 

B (4, -3) in the ratio m₁ : m₂ = 2 : 3.

As per Section Formula, coordinates of P(x, y) are