Answer: (7, 3)
Section formula: if P divides AB in the ratio \(m:n\), then \(P=\left(\dfrac{mx_2+nx_1}{m+n},\ \dfrac{my_2+ny_1}{m+n}\right)\).
\[x=\frac{3(8)+1(4)}{4}=7,\quad y=\frac{3(5)+1(-3)}{4}=3\]
Answer: (7, 3)
Section formula: if P divides AB in the ratio \(m:n\), then \(P=\left(\dfrac{mx_2+nx_1}{m+n},\ \dfrac{my_2+ny_1}{m+n}\right)\).
\[x=\frac{3(8)+1(4)}{4}=7,\quad y=\frac{3(5)+1(-3)}{4}=3\]
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