Question

Points A, P and B are collinear on AB, and PB:AB= 2/7. A is located at the orgin, P is located at (10,-5) and B is located at (x,y). Which axis is closer to B , the axis or the y-axis ?

Answer 1

A (0,0) is at the origin.
P is at (10, -5).

Let the coordinates of B be (x,y).
Because A,  B, and P are collinear and PB : AB = 2/7, therefore
x = (7/9)*10 = 7.78
y = (7/9)*(-5) = -3.89

The distance between B and the x-axis is 3.89
The distance between B and the y-axis s 7.78

Answer: The x-axis is closer to B