2 Given that P (3, 2, – 4), Q (5, 4, – 6) and R (9, 8, –10) are collinear. Find the ratio in which Q divides PR.
Given Three points,
P (3, 2, – 4), Q (5, 4, – 6) and R (9, 8, –10)
Let point Q divides PR internally in the ratio
Now,
According to the section formula , The point Q in terms of P,Q and is:
Hence, point Q divides PR in the ratio of 1:2.