The coordinates of the point on x-axis which divides the line segment joining the points (2, 3) and (5, -6) in the ratio 1 : 2 are :
(2, 0)
(-2, 0)
(3, 0)
(-3, 0)
Section Formula
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The coordinates of the point on x-axis which divides the line segment joining the points (2, 3) and (5, -6) in the ratio 1 : 2 are : 1. (2, 0) 2. (-2, 0) 3. (3, 0) 4. (-3, 0)

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Let point P be (x, y). Given, m1 : m2 = 1 : 2 By section-formula, (x, y) = Substituting values we get : Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

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The coordinates of the point on x-axis which divides the line segment joining the points (2, 3) and (5, -6) in the ratio 1 : 2 are :
(2, 0)
(-2, 0)
(3, 0)
(-3, 0)

Section Formula

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