Find the values of k if the points A (k + 1, 2k), B (3k, 2k + 3) and C (5k – 1, 5k) are collinear.
Find the coordinates of the point R on the line segment joining the points P (–1, 3) and Q (2, 5) such that PR = 3/5 PQ.
The points A (2, 9), B (a, 5) and C (5, 5) are the vertices of a triangle ABC right angled at B. Find the values of a and hence the area of ∆ABC.
The line segment joining the points A (3, 2) and B (5,1) is divided at the point P in the ratio 1:2 and it lies on the line 3x – 18y + k = 0. Find the value of k.
If (a, b) is the mid-point of the line segment joining the points A (10, –6) and B (k, 4) and a – 2b = 18, find the value of k and the distance AB.
If P (9a – 2, –b) divides line segment joining A (3a + 1, –3) and B (8a, 5) in the ratio 3 : 1, find the values of a and b.
In what ratio does the x–axis divide the line segment joining the points (– 4, – 6) and (–1, 7)? Find the coordinates of the point of division.
If the point A (2, – 4) is equidistant from P (3, 8) and Q (–10, y), find the values of y. Also find distance PQ