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A point R with x – coordinates 4 lies on the line segment joining the points P(2, -3, 4)and Q(8, 0, 10). Find the coordinates of the point R. |
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Answer» Answer: points are P (x1, y1, z 1) and Q (x2, y2,z2) Let R divide the line in ratio k:1 Then coordinates of point R are: (k×8 + 1×2)/(k+1), (k×0 + 1×(-3))(k+1), (k×10 + 1×4)/(k+1) (8k+2)/(k+1), 3/(k+1), (10k + 4)/(k+1) (8k + 2)/(k+1) = 4 8k + 2= 4K +4 k = 1/2 put this VALUE of k in other two coordinates, you will get y = - 2 and z = 6 So coordinates of R are 4, -2 , 6 |
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