if the point p (2,1) lies on the line segment joining point a (4,2) & B (8,4), then
- AP = 1/3 AB
- AP = PB
- PB = 1/3 AB
- AP = 1/2 AB
Dear Student!!
Here is the answer to your question.
We are given point P (2, 1) lies on the line joining points A (4, 2) and B (8, 4).
Using section formula, for finding out the ratio in which point P divides the line segment AB.
i.e., m1 : m2 = –1 : 3
i.e., point P divides AB in the ratio 1 : 3 externally.
i.e. AP : PB = 1 : 3
So, we can conclude AP : AB = 1 : 2
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