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Section Formula Divider

Divide a line segment in a given ratio m : n.

Controls

-2
3
6
-1
2
3

Live result

Dividing point
(1.2, 1.4)
Midpoint
(2, 1)
Point dividing AB in the ratio m:nDividing point: (1.2, 1.4)
A (-2, 3)P (1.2, 1.4)B (6, -1)
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Section formula: P = ((mx₂ + nx₁)/(m+n), (my₂ + ny₁)/(m+n)).

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