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09/06/2021 2:19 pm
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Find the coordinates of the point which divides the join of (- 1, 7) and (4, – 3) in the ratio 2:3.
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09/06/2021 2:20 pm
Let P(x, y) be the required point. Using the section formula, we get
x = (2×4 + 3×(-1))/(2 + 3) = (8 – 3)/5 = 1
y = (2×-3 + 3×7)/(2 + 3) = (-6 + 21)/5 = 3
Therefore, the point is (1, 3).