# (i) write down the co-ordinates of the point P that divides the line joining A(-4, 1) and B(17, 10) in the ratio 1 : 2. (ii) Calculate the distance OP, where O is the origin. - Mathematics

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(i) write down the co-ordinates of the point P that divides the line joining A(-4, 1) and B(17, 10) in the ratio 1 : 2.
(ii) Calculate the distance OP, where O is the origin.
(iii) In what ratio does the Y-axis divide the line AB?

#### Solution

(i) Co-ordinates of point P are

((1xx17+2xx(-1))/(1+2),(1xx10+2xx1)/(1+2))

=((17-8)/3,(10+2)/3)

=(9/3,12/3)

=(3,4)

(ii) OP=sqrt((0-3)^2+(0-4)^2)

OP=sqrt(9+16)

OP=sqrt25

OP=5 units

(iii) Let AB be divided by the point P(0, y) lying on y-axis in the ratio

therefore (0,y)=((kxx17+1xx(-4))/(k+1),(kxx10+1xx1)/(k+1))

=>(0,y)=((17k-4)/(k+1),(10k+1)/(k+1))

=>0=(17k-4)/(k+1)

=>17k-4=0

=>k=4/17

Thus, the ratio in which the y-axis divide the line AB is 4: 17.

Concept: Section Formula
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Selina Concise Maths Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 13 Section and Mid-Point Formula
Exercise 13 (C) | Q 12 | Page 183