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Find the coordinates of the point which divides the join of (–1, 7) and (4, –3) in the ratio 2: 3

Let P(x, y) be the required point.

Now,


Using the section formula, we get


x =


= =


= 1


y =


=


= = 3


Therefore, the point is (1, 3)


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