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Question
The mid point of the line segment joining the points (p, 2) and (3, 6) is (2, q). Find the numerical values of a and b.
Solution
AC : CB = 1 : 1
Coordinates of C are ,
C (2 , q) = C `(("p" + 3)/2 , (2 + 6)/2)`
`2 = ("p" + 3)/2` , q = 4
4 = p + 3 , q = 4
p = 1 , q = 4
the values of p and q are 1 and 4 respectively.
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