Find the coordinates of the point P on AB such that PA/PB = 3/7, where A (-3,1) and B (2,5) - Maths - Coordinate Geometry

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Find the coordinates of the point P on AB such that PA/PB = 3/7,
where A (-3,1) and B (2,5)

Shruti Tyagi · Accepted Answer

Dear student,

We have A-3,1 and B2,5Let a point P lie on the line segment ABso, PAPB=37Using section formula   mx2+nx1m+n,my2+ny1m+nPx,y=32+7-33+7,35+713+7=6-2110,15+710=-1510,2210

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Find the coordinates of the point P on AB such that PA/PB = 3/7, where A (-3,1) and B (2,5).