Question

In what ratio does y-axis divide the line segment joining the points (–4, 7) and (3, –7)?

Answer 1

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