Two points (a, 0) and (0, b) are joined by a straight line. Another point on this line is

Mathematics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Co-ordinate Geometry

1. (3a, –2b)
2. (a², ab)
3. (–3a, 2b)
4. (a, b)

Answer

(A) (3a, –2b)

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