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A straight line passes through the points P(-1, 4) and Q(5,-2). It intersects the co-ordinate axes at points A and B. M is the midpoint of the segment AB. Find :

The co-ordinates of M.

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ICSE-EQUATION OF A LINE-EXERCISE 14(E)
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