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Today, we're going to explore the section formula, which helps us find the coordinates of a point that divides a line segment into a ratio. Can anyone tell me what a ratio is?
A ratio shows the relationship between two quantities, like 1:2.
Exactly! Now, if we have points A and B, we can find a point P that divides the distance between them. Who can tell me how we might express the coordinates of point P?
Isn't it something like using x1 and y1 for point A and x2 and y2 for point B?
That's correct! The coordinates of point P are calculated using the formula P=(\frac{mx2 + nx1}{m + n}, \frac{my2 + ny1}{m + n}). Remember, m and n are the two segments into which point P divides AB.
So if I understand it correctly, m and n tell us how far to go along each axis?
Exactly! Great observation! Let's summarize that: The section formula helps us pinpoint the exact location of P based on how A and B relate to each other.
Now, let's apply the section formula. Let's say we have A(2,3) and B(4,5) and P divides AB in the ratio 1:1. Can someone help calculate P's coordinates?
We use the formula! So P = (\frac{1\cdot4 + 1\cdot2}{1+1}, \frac{1\cdot5 + 1\cdot3}{1+1}) = (3,4).
Exactly right! P(3,4) is the midpoint of AB since the ratio is 1:1. What if the ratio were different? Could we predict what would happen?
If the ratio changed, the point P would shift closer to either A or B, depending on the values of m and n.
Wonderful! Very well explained. So remember, changing the ratio will move the point P along the line segment.
Let’s delve deeper into the ratio aspect. If we take a ratio of 3:1, what does that signify about point P's position?
That means P is three times closer to B compared to A, right?
Exactly! That would make P much closer to B. It's important to visualize this! Can anyone draw how the points would look on a graph?
Sure! I’ll sketch it out to show how P would be positioned between A and B depending on the 3:1 ratio.
Great! Visualizing is key in geometry! Always remember that where you place P depends on the given ratio.
Now, let's put our knowledge to the test! If A(1,2) and B(3,6) are divided by P with a ratio of 2:3, can anyone calculate the coordinates for P?
Let's see... P = (\frac{2\cdot3 + 3\cdot1}{2+3}, \frac{2\cdot6 + 3\cdot2}{2+3}) = (1.8, 4.2).
Well done, Student_4! How did you feel about using the formula in this problem?
It felt easier once we understood how to apply the ratio into the formula!
Fantastic! Always remember, practice makes things clearer! Let's recap today's key points: the section formula helps find point P based on the given ratio. Well done everyone!
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In this section, we learn about the section formula, which gives the coordinates of a point that divides a line segment joining two points in a specific ratio. This helps us analyze and solve problems involving coordinate geometry more effectively.
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A point P divides the line segment joining A(x1,y1)A(x_1, y_1) and B(x2,y2)B(x_2, y_2) in the ratio m:nm:n, then the coordinates of P are:
The section formula is used when a point P divides a line segment between two points A and B in a given ratio. The two points A and B have coordinates (x1, y1) and (x2, y2). The ratio m:n indicates how P divides the segment. For example, if m = 2 and n = 3, point P is closer to point A than to point B.
Imagine you have two friends, Alice and Bob, standing at two points in a park. If Alice is at point A and Bob is at point B, and you're standing at a point P that divides the distance between them in a ratio of 1:2, you are closer to Alice. The section formula helps you find the exact location of point P based on the coordinates of Alice and Bob.
P = (mx2+nx1m+n,my2+ny1m+n)P = \left(\frac{mx2 + nx1}{m + n}, \frac{my2 + ny1}{m + n}\right)
The formula for calculating the coordinates of point P is given as: P = ( (mx2 + nx1) / (m + n) , (my2 + ny1) / (m + n) ). This formula combines the coordinates of points A and B weighted by the ratio m:n. It ensures that the division of the line segment is proportionate to the specified ratio.
Think of mixing two different colored paints to create a new shade. If you take 1 part of blue paint (point A) and 2 parts of yellow paint (point B), the final color’s intensity will depend on how much of each paint you mix. Similarly, the coordinates of point P are created by calculating a 'mix' of the two sets of coordinates based on the weights given by m and n.
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Key Concepts
Section Formula: Helps find coordinates of point P dividing line segment AB in ratio m:n.
Coordinates: Pair of values (x,y) representing the position of a point.
Ratio: Displays the relative sizes of two values and how they influence point positioning.
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Example 1: Given A(2,4) and B(8,12), point P divides AB in the ratio 2:3. To find P: P=(\frac{2\cdot8 + 3\cdot2}{2+3}, \frac{2\cdot12 + 3\cdot4}{2+3}) = (5.2, 9.6).
Example 2: For A(-1,0) and B(4,3) where P divides AB in the ratio 1:4, to find P: P=(\frac{1\cdot4 + 4\cdot(-1)}{1+4}, \frac{1\cdot3 + 4\cdot0}{1+4}) = (0.8, 0.6).
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To find point P on line, ratios help us align, just plug and play with x and y, and soon you'll learn to fly.
Once in a land of points, A met B, and they were so far apart. A wise old ratio came by and helped them find point P, where they could meet equally.
To remember the section formula: 'G-A-B-R' - Gather A and B, Apply ratio, Build results.
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Term: Section Formula
Definition:
A formula used to find the coordinates of a point that divides a line segment in a given ratio.
Term: Coordinates
An ordered pair (x, y) that identifies the position of a point in a plane.
Term: Ratio
A relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.
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