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2024Q7(iii)(c)Section Formula and Mid-Point Formula
NumericalEasy1 mark
7(iii)

In the given diagram, ABC is a triangle, where B(4, -4) and C(-4, -2). D is a point on AC.

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If D divides AC in the ratio k : 1, find the value of k.

Topic: Section / midpoint / centroid

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Answer

Exam answer

k = 3

Explanation

Apply section formula to D on AC.

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