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.
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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.

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Let the point P(2, -5) divide the segment AB in the ratio k : 1. By section-formula, y = Substituting values we get : By section-formula, x-coordinate = Substitute values we get: Hence, point P divide AB in the ratio 2 : 3 and value of a = 3.

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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.

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