Practice - Section Formula
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Practice Questions
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Find the coordinates of point R that divides the segment from P(1, 2) to Q(3, 4) in the ratio 1:1.
💡 Hint: Use the internal division formula with m = n.
What is the point R if it divides the segment from P(0, 0) to Q(6, 8) in the ratio 3:1 internally?
💡 Hint: Substitute m and n into the internal section formula.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does the section formula calculate?
💡 Hint: Think about what the section formula does in relation to the points.
True or False: The external division formula is used to calculate points when dividing segments internally.
💡 Hint: Review the definitions of internal and external division.
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Challenge Problems
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Given points P(-3, -2) and Q(4, 1) divides externally in the ratio 3:5, calculate R and explain the steps.
💡 Hint: Plug values carefully into the external division formula.
If you have points A(2, 4) and B(10, 6) and R divides AB internally in the ratio 4:1. Find coordinates for R.
💡 Hint: Internal formula considers the sum of ratios in the denominator.
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