Paper 2 · Co-ordinate Geometry of the Line ⏱ Tested in 5+ recent exam questions Lesson 3 of 9

The Line 3: Dividing a line into a specific ratio

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You’ll learn

  • Divide a line segment in a given ratio a:b using the page-18 section formula
  • Label (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) correctly — the only strand formula where order matters
  • Draw a rough segment with the ratio marked on it to lock in the labelling

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  • 2023 P2 Q3(b)(i)

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