The points and are the endpoints of a line segment

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Coordinate Geometry · Coordinate Geometry

Problem

The points A(−8,6)A(-8, 6) and B(4,−10)B(4, -10) are the endpoints of a line segment. A point TT divides ABAB internally and is known to lie on the yy-axis. (i) Determine, in the simplest integer form, the ratio in which TT divides ABAB. (ii) Find the coordinates of the point TT. (iii) Verify your answer by showing that the ratio of the lengths AT:TBAT:TB equals the ratio obtained in part (i).

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