Coordinate Geometry · Classes 9, 10, 11
Section Formula
Point dividing segment internally in ratio m:n.
FORMULA
\(P=(\frac{mx_2+nx_1}{m+n},\frac{my_2+ny_1}{m+n})\)
Worked example
Midpoint corresponds to m=n=1.
Understand this formula
Point dividing segment internally in ratio m:n.
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