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Find the coordinates of the point R which divides the segment joining M(−4, 3) and N(6, −7) internally in the ratio 3 : 2.

Class 10Coordinate GeometryGeometry — Coordinates
  • A(0, -1)
  • B(1, -2)
  • C(2, -3)
  • D(2, 3)

Step-by-Step Solution

With m : : 2, m pairs with the FAR endpoint N. ; = (2, −3). Inverting the ratio to 2 : 3 gives (0, −1); using the midpoint instead of the section formula gives (1, −2); dropping the minus sign on −7 gives (2, 3).
Answer: C) (2, -3)

Key idea: Section formula and midpoint

**Section formula (internal)**:
A point dividing segment in ratio closer to A means smaller) has coordinates:



Where ₁, ₁), ₂, ₂).

**Midpoint** is the special case .

**Example**: Find the point dividing in ratio 2:3 where .
Point: (3, 1).

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