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Question
Point P(– 4, 2) lies on the line segment joining the points A(– 4, 6) and B(– 4, – 6).
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
Plotting the points P(– 4, 2), A(– 4, 6) and B(– 4, – 6) on a graph paper and connecting the points we get the graph,
Hence, from the graph it is clear that, point P(– 4, 2) lies on the line segment joining the points A(– 4, 6) and B(– 4, – 6).
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