Question

Find the coordinates of point P which divides line segment joining A ( 3, -10) and B (3, 2) in such a way that PB: AB= 1.5. 

Answer 1

Given: - PB : AB =1 : 5

∴  PB : PA = 1 :  4

Coordinates of Pare 

(x , y) = `((4 xx 3 - 3)/5 , (4 xx 2 - 10)/5) = (9/5 , -2/5)`

P`(9/5 , -2/5)`