Q1. If P(x,y) is a point on the line segment joining the points :
1) A(6,-8) and B(-8,6), prove that x+y=2.
2) A(a,b) and B(b,a) =, then prove that x+y = a+b.
Asked by tanishqa.rathod | 26th Dec, 2015, 09:58: PM
Expert Answer:

Answered by Vimala Ramamurthy | 28th Dec, 2015, 09:05: AM
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