Question

If the line segment joining the points A(4, − 5) and B(4, 5) is divided by the point P such that AP/PB = 2/5. find the co-ordinates of P.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

0P=OA+AP

=OA+2/5(AB)
=(4,-5)+2/5(0,10)

=(4,-5)+(0,4)

=(4,-1)

therefore P(4,-1)