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The point P(5, -4) divides the line segment AB, as shown in the figure, in the ratio 2 : 5. Find the co-ordinates of points A and B. Given AP is smaller than BP.

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Answer
Since, A is on x-axis, let it co-ordinates be (a, 0) and B is on y-axis so it's co-ordinates (0, b).
By formula,
∴ A = (a, 0) = (7, 0) and
B = (0, b) = (0, -14).
Hence, A = (7, 0) and B = (0, -14).
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