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Question
In what ratio does y-axis divide the line segment joining the points (-4, 7) and (3, -7)?
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Solution
Let y-axis divides the e segment pining the points ( -4,7) and (3,- 7) in the ratio K : 1 Then
`0= (3k-4)/(k+1) `
`⇒ 3k = 4`
`⇒ k = 4/3 `
Hence, the required ratio is 4:3
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