Locate the points P (3,4), Q (1,0), R (0,4), S (4,1) on a graph sheet and write the coordinates of the point of intersection of line segments PQ and RS.

Solution:

The graph below shows the two lines and their intersection.

The intersection point is (2.2, 2.4).

✦ Try This: Locate the points P (3,4.5), Q (1,1), R (0,3), S (3,1) on a graph sheet and write the coordinates of the point of intersection of line segments PQ and RS.

The graph below shows the line PQ and RS. The intersection point is approximately:

(1.5, 2).

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 15

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 12 Problem 61

Locate the points P (3,4), Q (1,0), R (0,4), S (4,1) on a graph sheet and write the coordinates of the point of intersection of line segments PQ and RS.

Summary:

The intersection point of the lines RS and PQ is (2.2, 2.4) as revealed by the graph presented in the solution above.

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