Find the ratio in which the line segment joining (1,-7) and (6, 4) is

1.	Find the ratio in which the line segment joining (1,-7) and (6, 4) is divided by x-axis
Answer» Given :\xa0Line segment joining the points (6,4)and(1,-7) is divided by x axis.To find :\xa0The ratio in the line segment and the coordinates of point of division?Solution :Let the line segment points A=(6,4) and B=(1,-7)Let the line segment divide by x-axis with point P=(x,0)Let the ratio in which line segment divide be m:n=k : 1Applying section formula,Substitute the values,Compare the y-coordinate,So, The ratio is 4 :7.Compare the x-coordinate,Put the value of k,So, The coordinate of point of division is\xa0

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