The point P which divides the line segment joining the points A (2 -5) and B ( 5,2) in the - Maths - Coordinate Geometry

Question

The point P which divides the line segment joining the points A
(2 -5) and B ( 5,2) in the ration 2:3 lies in the quadrant : - I ,
II, III or IV

Lalit Mehra · Accepted Answer

Hi!
Here is the answer to your question
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Thus, P lies in fourth quadrant
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The point P which divides the line segment joining the points A (2.-5) and B ( 5,2) in the ration 2:3 lies in the quadrant : - I , II, III or IV