NCERT Class X Chapter 7: Coordinate Geometry Example 8
NCERT Class X Chapter 7: Coordinate Geometry Example 8 Question: Find the coordinates of the points of trisection (i.e., points dividing in three equal parts) of the line segment joining the points A(2, –2) and B(–7, 4). Given: Points \( A(2, -2) \) and \( B(-7, 4) \). To Find: Coordinates of the points of trisection of the line segment \( AB \). Formula: Section formula: If a point \( P \) divides the line segment joining \( A(x_1, y_1) \) and \( B(x_2, y_2) \) in the ratio \( m:n \), then the coordinates of \( P \) are: \[ P = \left( \frac{mx_2 + nx_1}{m+n},\ \frac{my_2 + ny_1}{m+n} \right) \] Solution: Step 1: Let the points of trisection be \( P \) and \( Q \). Point \( P \) divides \( AB \) in the ratio \( 1:2 \), and point \( Q \) divides \( AB \) in the ratio \( 2:1 \). Step 2: Find the coordinates of \( P \) (dividing \( AB \) in \( 1:2 \)). \[ \begin{align*} x_P &= \frac{1 \times (-7) + 2 \times 2}{1 + 2} = \frac{-7 + 4}{3} = \frac{-3}...