ICSE Class X Math 2013 Solved Paper
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In the figure given below, the line segment meets -axis at and -axis at . The point on divides it in the ratio 2 : 3. Find the coordinates of and .
Solution:
Let the co-ordinates of and be and
The co-ordinates of a point on divides it in the ratio .
i.e.,
By using section formula,
and
Hence, the co-ordinates of and are ( -5 , and . .
The co-ordinates of a point on divides it in the ratio .
i.e.,
By using section formula,
and
Hence, the co-ordinates of and are ( -5 , and . .
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