In what ratio does the point (-4, 6) divide the line segment joining the points A(-6, 10) and B(3, -8) ?
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In what ratio does the point (-4, 6) divide the line segment joining the points A(-6, 10) and B(3, -8) ?

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Let the point (-4, 6) divide the line segment joining the points A(-6, 10) and B(3, -8) in the ratio m : n Using section-formula, x-coordinate = Comparing, The ratio in which the point (-4, 6) divides the line segment is 2 : 7.

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In what ratio does the point (-4, 6) divide the line segment joining the points A(-6, 10) and B(3, -8) ?

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