Mathematics: Determine the ratio in which the point (–6, m) divides the join of a(–3, –1) and b(–8, 9). also, find the value of m.

Determine the ratio in which the point (–6, m)

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10.03.2022

Ratio = 3 : 2 and value of m = 5.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the end points ( -3,-1 ) and ( -8,9 ) of a line and a point P = ( -6,m ) divides this line in a particular ratio.

Let us assume that it cuts the line in k : 1 ratio.

Then, the co-ordinates of P = $( \frac{-8k-3}{k+1},\frac{9k-1}{k+1} )$ .

But, $\frac{-8k-3}{k+1}$ = -6

i.e. -8k-3 = -6k-6

i.e. -2k = -3

i.e. $k = \frac{3}{2}$

So, the ratio is k : 1 i.e $\frac{3}{2} : 1$ i.e. 3 : 2.

Hence, the ratio in which P divides the line is 3 : 2.

Also, $\frac{9k-1}{k+1}$ = m where $k = \frac{3}{2}$

i.e. m = $\frac{\frac{9 \times 3}{2}-1}{\frac{3}{2}-1}$

i.e. m = $\frac{27-2}{3+2}$

i.e. m = $\frac{25}{5}$

i.e. m = 5.

Hence, the value of m is 5.

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