A point C(4,1) divides the Line Segment AB in the ratio 2 : 3.Co-ordinates of A are (1,3) and that of B are (5,y). Find the value of y.

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Solution

The correct option is B
-2

By Section formula we get :

$\frac{(2 \times y + 3 \times 3)}{2 + 3} = 1$

$\Rightarrow$ 2y + 9 = 5

$\Rightarrow$ 2y = 5 - 9 = -4

$\Rightarrow$ y = -2.

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A point C(4,1) divides the Line Segment AB in the ratio 2 : 3.Co-ordinates of A are (1,3) and that of B are (5,y). Find the value of y.

The correct option is B -2 By Section formula we get : (2×y+3×3)2+3=1 ⇒ 2y + 9 = 5 ⇒ 2y = 5 - 9 = -4 ⇒ y = -2.

The correct option is B
-2

By Section formula we get :

$\frac{(2 \times y + 3 \times 3)}{2 + 3} = 1$

$\Rightarrow$ 2y + 9 = 5

$\Rightarrow$ 2y = 5 - 9 = -4

$\Rightarrow$ y = -2.