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If a line is extended from A(-2,0) to C passing B(4,-2) such that AC=4AB, find the coordinates of C.

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If a line is extended from A(-2,0) to C passing B(4,-2) such that AC=4AB, find the coordinates of C.                                                                                                                   Sol: A(-2,0), B(4,-2) & C(x, y)                                                                                                AC = AB + BC => 4AB = AB + BC => BC = 3 AB Hence AC:CB = 4AB:3AB = 4:3 (i.e., C divides AB in ration 4:3 externally) Using the formula                                                           x = (mx2-nx1)/(m-n) = (4*4 - 3*(-2))/(4-3) = 23                                                                       y = (my2 - ny1)/(m-n) = (4*(-2) - 3*(0))/(4-3) = -8 Hence C (23, -8) are the co-ordinates of the point C.