A point A(x,y) divides the segment joining point B(5,-1) and C(-10,4) in the ratio 3:2. Find the value of x and y

• Ans:Use the formula:x=(nx1+mx2)/(m+n),
  y=(ny1+my2)/(m+n),
  (-4,2)
• 13 years agoHelpfull: Yes(14) No(0)
• x=(5*2 + -10*3)/3+2 and y=(-1*2 + 4*3)/3+2
  so x=-4, y=2
• 13 years agoHelpfull: Yes(4) No(0)
• (x,y)=(-3,5)
  first calculate the length n divide itin 3:2 ratio
  now find length using (x,y) from both the given points n try to establish an equation in x and y by subtracting both the eq.
  now obtain the relation bet x and y using slope condition
  now solve both equations n get x and y
• 13 years agoHelpfull: Yes(2) No(7)
• x=-4 and y=2
• 7 years agoHelpfull: Yes(0) No(0)