Points and are joined by a line segment

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · CBSE · Mathematics · Coordinate Geometry · Coordinate Geometry

Problem

Points

A(-4,2)

and

B(5,8)

are joined by a line segment. A point

P

divides

AB

internally in the ratio

1:2

. If

C(1,-1)

is another point, calculate the distance

PC

. (a)

\sqrt{13}

(b)

5\sqrt{2}

(c)

\sqrt{29}

(d)

\sqrt{26}