(iv) In what ratio does the Y-axis divide the line segment
joining the points P( – 4, 5) and Q(3. – 7)?​

1 thought on “(iv) In what ratio does the Y-axis divide the line segment<br />joining the points P( – 4, 5) and Q(3. – 7)?​”

1. Answer:

   Let the required ratio be k : 1. Then, the coordinates of the point of division are,

   (3k – 4/k + 1 , 7k + 5/k + 1)

   But, it is a point on y-axis on which x-coordinate of every point is zero.

   Therefore 3k – 4/ k + 1 = 0

   3k – 4 = 0

   k = 4/3

   Thus, the required ratio is k = 4/3 or 4 : 3.

   Reply