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External line division + parametrics in same question (1 Viewer)

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What im confused about is how i determine which one is m, n and which one is x1, x2, y1, y2 for the division formula

question is, P (2ap, ap^2) lines on parabody x^2 =4ay which focus S (0,a) point Q lies on pS produced and Q divides PS so that PQ:QS = -4:3

So we got 2 points, got the ratio of division, but which one should be x1 and x2, and WHY?? also, does it matter which of -4, and 3 is m and n?

ty soo much for help
 
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Wait what's the question? Find Q?

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If so,

It doesn't matter...

 
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