A point on the $x$-axis divides the line segment joining the points $A(2,-3)$ and $B(5,6)$ in the ra

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A point on the $x$-axis divides the line segment joining the points $A(2,-3)$ and $B(5,6)$ in the ratio $1: 2$. The point is\

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(c) : $$ x=\frac{1 	imes 5+2 	imes 2}{1+2}=\frac{9}{3}=3 $$ [By Section Formula] (x,0) = (3,0)