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Q1:
Find the coordinates of the point which divides the join of (–1, 7) and (4, –3) in the ratio 2 : 3.
Solution :
Given:
The coordinates of two points are $A(x_1, y_1) = (-1, 7)$ and $B(x_2, y_2) = (4, -3)$.
The ratio in which the point divides the line segment $AB$ is $m : n = 2 : 3$.
To Find:
The coordinates of the point $P(x, y)$ that divides the line segment joining $A$ and $B$ in the ratio $2 : 3$.
Step 1: Applying the Section Formula
The Section Formula states that the coordinates of a point $P(x, y)$ dividing the line segment joining points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ internally in the ratio $m : n$ are given by:
$x = \frac{mx_2 + nx_1}{m + n}$
$y = \frac{my_2 + ny_1}{m + n}$
Step 2: Identifying the variables
From the given information:
$x_1 = -1, y_1 = 7$
$x_2 = 4, y_2 = -3$
$m = 2, n = 3$
Step 3: Calculating the x-coordinate
Substituting the values into the formula for $x$:
$x = \frac{(2)(4) + (3)(-1)}{2 + 3}$
$x = \frac{8 - 3}{5}$ [Performing multiplication and addition]
$x = \frac{5}{5}$
$x = 1$
Step 4: Calculating the y-coordinate
Substituting the values into the formula for $y$:
$y = \frac{(2)(-3) + (3)(7)}{2 + 3}$
$y = \frac{-6 + 21}{5}$ [Performing multiplication and addition]
$y = \frac{15}{5}$
$y = 3$
Final Answer:
The coordinates of the point which divides the join of (-1, 7) and (4, -3) in the ratio 2 : 3 are (1, 3).
More Questions from Class 10 Mathematics Coordinate geometry EXERCISE 7.2
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- Q2: Find the coordinates of the points of trisection of the line segment joining (4, –1) and (–2, –3).
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- Q8: If A and B are (– 2, – 2) and (2, – 4), respectively, find the coordinates of P such that AP = $\frac{3}{7}$ AB and P lies on the line segment AB.
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