Find the ratio in which y -axis divides the line segment joining the points (5, -6) and (-1, -4) .

CBSE Class 10 Maths PYQ · Coordinate Geometry · Section Formula · 2 Marks · March 2023 · Standard

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Find the ratio in which $y$-axis divides the line segment joining the points $(5, -6)$ and $(-1, -4)$.

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Let the point of division be $P(0, y)$ which divides $AB$ in the ratio $K : 1$
$0 = \frac{-K + 5}{K+1} \Rightarrow K = 5$
Ratio is $5:1$