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Find the coordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining the points (4,-1) and (-2,-3) in the ratio 2 : 3 internally.

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 4

Using the section formula with m:n=2:3m:n=2:3:

x=2(−2)+3(4)5=85x=\frac{2(-2)+3(4)}{5}=\frac{8}{5} and y=2(−3)+3(−1)5=−95y=\frac{2(-3)+3(-1)}{5}=\frac{-9}{5}.

The dividing point is (85,−95)\left(\frac{8}{5},\frac{-9}{5}\right).

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