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1. Calculate the co-ordinates of the point P which divides the line segment joining:
(i) A (1, 3) and B (5, 9) in the ratio 1: 2.
(ii) A (-4, 6) and B (3, -5) in the ratio 3: 2.
Solution:
(i) Let’s assume the co-ordinates of the point P be (x, y)
Then by section formula, we have
P(x, y) = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ (m1 + m2), (m1y2 + m2y1)/ (m1 + m2)
Hence, the co-ordinates of point P are (7/3, 5).
(ii) Let’s assume the co-ordinates of the point P be (x, y)
Then by section formula, we have
P(x, y) = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ (m1 + m2), (m1y2 + m2y1)/ (m1 + m2)
Hence, the co-ordinates of point P are (1/5, -3/5).
2. In what ratio is the line joining (2, -3) and (5, 6) divided by the x-axis.
Solution:
Let’s assume the joining points as A(2, -3) and B(5, 6) be divided by point P(x ,0) in the ratio k: 1.
Then we have,
y = ky2 + y1/ (k + 1)
0 = 6k + (-3)/ (k + 1)
0 = 6k – 3
k = ½
Hence, the required ratio is 1: 2.
3. In what ratio is the line joining (2, -4) and (-3, 6) divided by the y-axis.
Solution:
Let’s assume the line joining points A(2, -4) and B(-3, 6) be divided by point P (0, y) in the ratio k: 1.
Then we have,
x = kx2 + x1/ (k + 1)
0 = k(-3) + (1×2)/ (k + 1)
0 = -3k + 2
k = 2/3
Hence, the required ratio is 2: 3.
4. In what ratio does the point (1, a) divided the join of (-1, 4) and (4, -1)? Also, find the value of a.
Solution:
Let’s assume the point P (1, a) divide the line segment AB in the ratio k: 1.
Then by section formula, we have
1 = (4k – 1)/ (k + 1),
k + 1 = 4k – 1
2 = 3k
k = 2/3 ….. (1)
And,
a = (-k + 4)/ (k + 1)
a = (-(2/3) + 4)/ ((2/3) + 1) [using (1)]
a = 10/5 = 2
Thus, the required ratio is 2: 3 and a = 2.
5. In what ratio does the point (a, 6) divide the join of (-4, 3) and (2, 8)? Also, find the value of a.
Solution:
Let’s assume the point P (a, 6) divides the line segment joining A (-4, 3) and B (2, 8) in the ratio k: 1.
Then by section formula, we have
6 = (8k + 3)/ (k + 1),
6k + 6 = 8k + 3
3 = 3k
k = 3/2 …. (1)
a = (2k – 4)/ (k + 1)
a = (2(3/2) – 4)/ ((3/2) + 1)
a = -2/5
Thus, the required ratio is 3: 2 and a = -2/5
6. In what ratio is the join of (4, 3) and (2, -6) divided by the x-axis. Also, find the co-ordinates of the point of intersection.
Solution:
Let’s assume the point P (x, 0) on x-axis divides the line segment joining A (4, 3) and B (2, -6) in the ratio k: 1.
Then by section formula, we have
0 = (-6k + 3)/ (k + 1)
0 = -6k + 3
k = ½
Hence, the required ratio is 1: 2
And,
x = (2k + 4)/ (k + 1)
= {2(1/2) + 4}/ {k + 1}
= 10/3
Therefore, the required co-ordinates of the point of intersection are (10/3, 0).
7. Find the ratio in which the join of (-4, 7) and (3, 0) is divided by the y-axis. Also, find the coordinates of the point of intersection.
Solution:
Let’s assume S (0, y) be the point on y-axis which divides the line segment PQ in the ratio k: 1.
Then by section formula, we have
0 = (3k – 4)/ (k + 1)
3k = 4
k = 4/3 … (1)
y = (0 + 7)/ (k + 1)
y = 7/ (4/3 + 1) [From (1)]
y = 3
Thus, the required ratio is 4: 3 and the required point is S(0, 3).
8. Points A, B, C and D divide the line segment joining the point (5, -10) and the origin in five equal parts. Find the co-ordinates of A, B, C and D.
Solution:
9. The line joining the points A (-3, -10) and B (-2, 6) is divided by the point P such that PB/AB = 1/5 Find the co-ordinates of P.
Solution:
Let the coordinates of point P be taken as (x, y).
Given,
PB: AB = 1: 5
So, PB: PA = 1: 4
Hence, the coordinates of P are
10. P is a point on the line joining A (4, 3) and B (-2, 6) such that 5AP = 2BP. Find the co-ordinates of P.
Solution:
5AP = 2BP
So, AP/BP = 2/5
Hence, the co-ordinates of the point P are
((2x(-2) + 5×4)/(2 + 5), (2×6 + 5×3)/ (2 + 5))
(16/7, 27/7)
11. Calculate the ratio in which the line joining the points (-3, -1) and (5, 7) is divided by the line x = 2. Also, find the co-ordinates of the point of intersection.
Solution:
We know that,
The co-ordinates of every point on the line x = 2 will be of the type (2, y).
So from section formula, we have
x = m1 x 5 + m2 x (-3)/ (m1 + m2)
2 = 5m1 – 3m2/ m1 + m2
2m1 + 2m2 = 5m1 – 3m2
5m2 = 3m1
Hence, the required ratio is 5: 3.
y = (m1x7 + m2x(-1))/ (m1 + m2)
y = 5×7 + 3(-1)/ 5 + 3
y = 35 – 3/ 8
y = 32/8 = 4
Therefore, the required co-ordinates of the point of intersection are (2, 4).
12. Calculate the ratio in which the line joining A (6, 5) and B (4, -3) is divided by the line y = 2.
Solution:
We know that,
The co-ordinates of every point on the line y = 2 will be of the type (x, 2).
So, by section formula, we have
2m1 + 2m2 = -3m1 + 5m2
5m1 = 3m2
m1/ m2 = 3/5
Hence, the required ratio is 3: 5.
13. The point P (5, -4) divides the line segment AB, as shown in the figure, in the ratio 2: 5. Find the co-ordinates of points A and B. Given AP is smaller than BP
Solution:
From the diagram we can see that,
Point A lies on x-axis. So, its co-ordinates can be taken as A (x, 0).
Point B lies on y-axis. So, its co-ordinates can be taken as B be (0, y).
And, P divides AB in the ratio 2: 5. (Given)
Now, we have
5 = 5x/7
x = 7
Hence, the co-ordinates of point A are (7, 0).
-4 = 2y/7
-2 = y/7
y = -14
Hence, the co-ordinates of point B are (0, -14)
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