Answer:
Option D.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the coordinates of a point which divides the segment XY in the ratio of m : n is (x, y).
Segment X(-4, -9) and Y(4, 7) has been divided in the ratio of 2 : 6.
Therefore, x = [tex]\frac{[4m+n(-4)]}{m+n}=\frac{8-24}{2+6}[/tex]
= -[tex]\frac{16}{8}[/tex]
= -2
and y = [tex]\frac{[7m+n(-9)]}{m+n}=\frac{14-54}{2+6}[/tex]
= [tex]-\frac{40}{8}[/tex]
= -5
Therefore, the point (x, y) is (-2, -5).
Option D. will be the answer.
