Where the Y-Axis Cuts AB

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Where the Y-Axis Cuts AB

CBSE Class 10 · Solve it one decision at a time. A wrong pick earns a nudge, never the answer.

Step 1 of 3

The problem

Find the ratio in which the y-axis divides the line segment joining A(−4,7)A(-4, 7) and B(6,−3)B(6, -3). Also find the point of division.

Step 1 · Your move

The dividing point lies on the y-axis. What do you know about it?

Let the ratio be k:1k : 1.
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