Mathematics
Find the coordinates of the point that divides the line segment joining the points P(5, -2) and Q(9, 6) internally in the ratio of 3 : 1.
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Answer
Let R be the point whose co-ordinates are (x, y) which divides PQ in the ratio of 3 : 1.
By section formula, x-coordinate is given by,
Similarly y-coordinate is given by,
∴ R = (8, 4).
Hence, coordinates of point that divides PQ in the ratio 3 : 1 is (8, 4).
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