In what ratio is the line joining the points.

(-1,8) and (5,2) divided by the point (3,4)

2:1

Step-by-step explanation:

use k:1 as ratio, and then apply the section formula.

let's use the x co-ordinate pf the point in between the other two which is=(3)

section formula says,

x=mx2 + nx1/(m+n)

m=k , n=1

substitute all the values,

3=5k+(-1)/(k+1)

take k+1 to left side,

3(k+1)=5k-1

3k+3=5k-1

5k-3k=3+1

2k=4

(÷2)

k=2

hence, the ratio = 2:1

step-by-step explanation:

y=mx+b

b

step-by-step explanation:

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