The point P(-4, 1) divides the line segment joining the points A(2, -2) and B in the ratio 3 : 5. Find the co-ordinates of point B.
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The point P(-4, 1) divides the line segment joining the points A(2, -2) and B in the ratio 3 : 5. Find the co-ordinates of point B.

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Let coordinates of B be (a, b). Point P(-4, 1) divides the line segment joining A(2, -2) and B(a, b) in the ratio 3 : 5. By section-formula, (x, y) = Substituting values we get : B = (a, b) = (-14, 6). Hence, coordinates of B(-14, 6).

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The point P(-4, 1) divides the line segment joining the points A(2, -2) and B in the ratio 3 : 5. Find the co-ordinates of point B.

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