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Find the ratio in which the line segment joining A (1, − 5) and B (− 4, 5) is divided by the x-axis. Also find the coordinates of the point of division.

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Let the ratio in which the line segment joining A (1, −5) and B (−4, 5) is divided by x-axisbe.

Therefore, the coordinates of the point of division is .

We know that y-coordinate of any point on x-axis is 0.

Therefore, x-axis divides it in the ratio 1:1.

Division point =


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