Question

The line joining the points A (-3, -10) and B (-2, 6) is divided by the point P such that $\frac{PB}{AB}=\frac{1}{5}$. Find the co-ordinates of P.

Answer 1

Let the co-ordinates of point p are (x,y)

Given PB:AB=1:5
therefore
PB:PA=1:4
Co-ordinates of P are