A point divides the line segment joining and internally in the ratio

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

Problem

A point

P

divides the line segment joining

A(4,-2)

and

B(x,6)

internally in the ratio

3:1

. If

P

lies on the

y

-axis, what is the value of

x

? (a)

\dfrac{4}{3}

(b)

-\dfrac{4}{3}

(c)

-4

(d)

-12