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The ratio in which the x-axis divides the line segment joining the points A(–8, 4) and B(–6, –2) is:
A. 5 : 1
B. 3 : 1
C. 2 : 1
D. 1 : 2
✅ Answer & Solution
✅ Correct Answer: C
Let the ratio be $m:n$. On the x-axis, $y=0$: $$0=\frac{m(-2)+n(4)}{m+n} \Rightarrow 2m=4n \Rightarrow \frac{m}{n}=\frac{2}{1}$$ So the ratio is 2 : 1.
