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Division of a Line Segment

Mathematics · Class 12

The section formula locates a point dividing a segment in a stated ratio; order of weights matters.

Division of a line segment
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Division of a line segment: The section formula locates a point dividing a segment in a stated ratio; order of weights matters.
CONCEPT AND RULE: The section formula locates a point dividing a segment in a stated ratio; order of weights matters.
METHOD: For division of a line segment, identify the given information and required result. Select the match
The section formula locates a point dividing a segment in a stated ratio; order of weights matters.
Worked pattern: A point dividing A(0,0), B(6,3) internally in 1:2 is (2,1).

Right triangle — Division of a Line Segment — original sketch for this lesson (not copied from a textbook).