ICSE Class X Math 2013 Solved Paper

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Question : 44 of 46
 
Marks: +1, -0
In the figure given below, the line segment AB meets X -axis at A and Y -axis at B . The point P(−3,4) on AB divides it in the ratio 2 : 3. Find the coordinates of A and B.
Solution:
Let the co-ordinates of A and B be (x,0) and (0,y)
∵ The co-ordinates of a point P(−3,4) on AB divides it in the ratio 2:3 .
i.e., AP:PB=2:3
By using section formula,
x=m1x2+m2x1m1+m2
−3=2×0+3×x2+3
⇒−3=3x5⇒3x=−15
x=−5
and y=m1y2+m2y1m1+m2
4=2×y+3×02+3
⇒4=2y5
⇒2y=20
⇒y=10
Hence, the co-ordinates of A and B are ( -5 , 0) and (0,10). .
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