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Point R(h, k) divides a line segment between the axes in the ratio 1 : 2. Find the equation of the line.

Thus h = =

and k = =

Therefore a = and b = 3k.

Now using intercept form, equation of the line AB is

= 1

or = 1

= 3

2kx + hy = 3kh (Required equation)

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