Find the coordinates of point P, on AB, such that AP:PB = 1:6, where A is (-3,5) and B is (4,-9)

(2, -3)

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(-2, 3)

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(2, 3)

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(-2, -3)

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The correct option is B (-2, 3)

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The coordinates of two points A and B are $(- 3, 5)$ and $(4, - 9)$ . Then the coordinates of the point P on AB such that AP:PB = 1:6 are

P

A (1, 2)

B (6, 7)

A P = \frac{2}{5} A B

P (1, - 2)

A (3, - 6)

B (x, y)

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2 : 3

A P = \frac{3}{7} A B

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