For The Mathematically Inclined

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Problems from 2/1/18

Problem 1

If P(-1,2) is a point on line segment A(3,-6) and B. If P divides the line segment in ratio 2:3, what are co-ordinates of B?

Problem 2

If A and B are two points on a line. A is on X axis and B is on Y axis. If a point (-1,2) divides the line segment AB equally, what is the length of AB?