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The abscissa at the point P which divides the line segment joining two point s A(1, 5), B(–4, 7) internally in the ratio 2: 3 is

Let the co-ordinates of the point which divides the line segment be (x, y) –

We know, abscissa is x – coordinate of any point .


We know, By section formula




⇒ x = – 1

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