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If a point `P` lies on the line segment joining points `A(-3, 4) and B(-2, -6)` such that `" "2AP=3BP`
then, find the co-ordinates of point P.

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To find the coordinates of point P that divides the line segment joining points A(-3, 4) and B(-2, -6) in the ratio 2:3, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the points and the ratio We have: - Point A = (-3, 4) - Point B = (-2, -6) - The ratio of AP to BP is given as 2:3. ...
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