P (–2, 5) and Q (3, 2) are two points. Find the co-ordinates of the point R on PQ such that PR = 2QR

P (-2, 5) and Q (3, 2) are two points. Find the co-ordinates of point

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Question 22 (Choice - 2) P (–2, 5) and Q (3, 2) are two points. Find the co-ordinates of the point R on PQ such that PR = 2QR Since PR = 2QR Point R divides PQ in the ratio 2 : 1 Therefore, Coordinates of R = ((2(3) + 1(−2))/(2 + 1),(2(2) + 1(5))/(2 + 1)) = ((6 − 2)/3,(4 + 5)/3) = (𝟒/𝟑,𝟑)

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