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The xy-plane divides the line joining the points (−1, 3, 4) and (2, −5, 6)
(a) internally in the ratio 2 : 3
(b) externally in the ratio 2 : 3
(c) internally in the ratio 3 : 2
(d) externally in the ratio 3 : 2

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b externally in the ratio 2:3Let the XY-plane divide the line segment joining points P-1, 3, 4 and Q2, -5, 6 in the ratio k:1.Using the section formula, the coordinates of the point of intersection are given byk2-1k+1, k-5+3k+1, k6+4k+1On the XY-plane, the Z-coordinate of any point is zero. k6+4k+1=06k+4=0k=-23Thus, the XY-plane divides the line segment joining the given points in the ratio 2:3 externally.

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