Mathematics
The line segment joining A(2, 3) and B(6, -5) is intercepted by the x-axis at the point k. Find the ratio in which k divides AB. Also, write the co-ordinates of the point k.
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In what ratio does the point P(2, -5) divide the join of A(-3, 5) and B(4, -9)?
In what ratio does the point P(a, -1) divide the join of A(1, -3) and B(6, 2)? Hence, find the value of a.
In what ratio is the segment joining the points A(6, 5) and B(-3, 2) divided by the y-axis? Find the point at which the y-axis cuts AB.
(i) Write down the co-ordinates of the point P that divides the line segment joining A(-4, 1) and B(17, 10) in the ratio 1 : 2.
(ii) Calculate the distance OP, where O is the origin.
(iii) In what ratio does the y-axis divide the line AB?