Mathematics
Calculate the ratio in which the line joining A(-4, 2) and B(3, 6) is divided by point P(x, 3). Also, find (i) x (ii) length of AP.
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Let ratio be m1 : m2.
By section formula,
1y2 + m2y1}{m1 + m2}
Substituting values we get,
1 \times 6 + m2 \times 2}{m1 + m2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3m1 + 3m2 = 6m1 + 2m2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow m2 = 3m1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \dfrac{m1}{m2} = \dfrac{1}{3}.
m1 : m2 = 1 : 3.
(i) By section formula,
1x2 + m2x1}{m1 + m2}
Substituting values we get,
Hence, x = .
(ii) Distance between two points = 2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2}
Hence, AP =
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