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If the line 2x-3y+4=0 divides the line segment joining the points A-2,3 and B3,-2 in the ratio m:n, then the point which divides AB in the ratio -4 m:3 n is
MathematicsStraight LinesTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2022 (18 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A -17,18
  • B -597,667
  • C -5,6
  • D -57,127
Solution:
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The correct answer is: -17,18

Given,

The line 2x-3y+4=0 divides the line segment joining the points A-2,3 and B3,-2 in the ratio m:n,

Now let the point be P which divide in ratio m:n,

So by section formula we get P3m-2nm+n,3n-2mm+n

Now, given point P lie on the line 2x-3y+4=0 

So 2×3m-2nm+n-3×3n-2mm+n+4=0

mn=916

Then the point which divides AB in the ratio -4 m3n=-43×916=-34 by section formula will be,

-3×3-81,6+121-17,18

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