Find the ratio in which the line segment joining the points 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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Solution
Let ratio be k:1
Hence
m1=k,m2=1
Given
point A, x1=1,y1=−5
point B, x2=−4,y2=5
Given P lies on X-axis, then it's Y-coordinate must be zero.