Show that the line segment joining the points (-5, 8) and (10, -4) is trisected by the co-ordinate axes.

Question 1

Question 2

Let P and Q be the point of trisection of the line segment joining the points A (-5, 8) and B (10, −4).

So, AP = PQ = QB

We have AP:PB = 1 : 2

Co-ordinates of the point P are

Hence, the line segment joining the given points A and B is trisected by the co-ordinate axes.

kratos · Answer 1 · 2020-06-07T11:08:53+0000

Let P and Q be the point of trisection of the line segment joining the points A (-5, 8) and B (10, −4).

So, AP = PQ = QB

We have AP:PB = 1 : 2

Co-ordinates of the point P are

Hence, the line segment joining the given points A and B is trisected by the co-ordinate axes.

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