The points and are joined by a line segment

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

Problem

The points

A(-4,3)

and

B(6,-5)

are joined by a line segment. Point

R

divides

AB

internally in the ratio

1:2

. A point

P(k,1)

is such that

PR=5

units. (i) Show that the coordinates of

R

are

(2,-1)

. (ii) Using the given condition, find the possible value(s) of

k

. (i) Show that the coordinates of

R

are

(2,-1)

. (ii) Using the given condition

PR=5

, find the possible value(s) of

k