Mathematics
Calculate the ratio in which the line joining A(6, 5) and B(4, -3) is divided by the line y = 2.
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Answer
Let point of intersection be (x, 2) [∵ any point on the line y = 2 has y co-ordinate = 2]
By formula,
m1 : m2 = 3 : 5.
Hence, ratio = 3 : 5.
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