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Find the coordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining the points

   

and

   

in the ratio (i)

   

internally, (ii)

   

externally.

Solution:

Let the line segment joining the points A

   

and B

   

be AB.

(i) 

   

internally

By using section formula,

So, the coordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining the points A

   

and B

   

in the ratio

   

internally is given by:

Hence, the coordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining the points

   

and

   

is

   

(ii)

   

externally

By using section formula,

So, the coordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining the points A

   

 B

   

in the ratio

   

externally is given by:

∴ The co-ordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining the points

   

) and

   

is