Ideas: YCT 17. Coordinate Geometry

YCT 17. Coordinate Geometry

Type I Distance and Section Formula

4. The equations of two sides $AB$ and $AC$ of a triangle $ABC$ are $4x + y = 14$ and $3x – 2y = 5$ respectively. The point $\left(2, -\frac{4}{3}\right)$ divides the third side $BC$ internally in the ratio $2:1$. The equation of the side $BC$ is :

(a) $x – 6y – 10 = 0$

(b) $x – 3y – 6 = 0$

(d) $x + 6y + 6 = 0$

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Ans. (c) : Given,

$$\frac{2x_1 + x_2}{3} = 2 \implies 2x_2 + x_1 = 6 \quad \text{...(i)}$$ $$\frac{2y_1 + y_2}{3} = -\frac{4}{3} \implies 2y_2 + y_1 = -4$$

Also using the intersection points or section formula coordinates:

$$\text{By solving equation (i) and related coordinate conditions...}

So, $C(1, -1)$, $B(4, -2)$

$$m = \frac{-1 - (-2)}{1 - 4} = \frac{1}{-3} = -\frac{1}{3}$$

Equation of line $y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)$

Equation of $BC$ : $y + 1 = -\frac{1}{3}(x - 1)$

$$3y + 3 = -x + 1$$ $$x + 3y + 2 = 0$$

5. The distance between the two points $A$ and $A'$ which lie on $y = 2$ such that both the line segments $AB$ and $A'B$ (where $B$ is the point $(2, 3)$) subtend angle $\frac{\pi}{4}$ at the origin, is equal to :

(a) $10$

(b) $\frac{48}{5}$

(d) $3$

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Ans. (c) : Given,

The equation of line is $y = 2$

Subtend angle = $\frac{\pi}{4}$ at origin from point $A$ and $A'$

Now, The coordinate of point $A$ and $A'$ is $(x_1, 2)$ and $(x_2, 2)$ respectively and slope of line $OA$ is $m_1$ and $OA'$ is $m_2$

$$m_1 = \frac{2}{x_1}, \quad m_2 = \frac{2}{x_2}$$

The angle between two lines having slope $m_1$ and $m_2$ is $\theta$

$$\tan \theta = \left| \frac{m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1 m_2} \right|$$ $$\tan \frac{\pi}{4} = \left| \frac{\frac{2}{x_1} - \frac{3}{2}}{1 + \frac{2}{x_1} \frac{3}{2}} \right|$$ $$1 = \left| \frac{\frac{4 - 3x_1}{2x_1}}{\frac{2x_1 + 6}{2x_1}} \right|$$ $$\pm 1 = \frac{4 - 3x_1}{2x_1 + 6}$$ $$4 - 3x_1 = 2x_1 + 6 \quad \text{-----(i)}$$

and $4 - 3x_1 = -(2x_1 + 6) \quad \text{-----(ii)}$$

From equation (i)

$$5x_1 = -2 \implies x_1 = -\frac{2}{5}$$

From equation (ii)

$$4 - 3x_1 = -2x_1 - 6 \implies x_1 = 10$$

$x_1$ is positive for $A$ and negative for $A'$

$$x_1 = 10 \text{ and } x_2 = -\frac{2}{5}$$ $$\therefore A = (10, 2) \text{ and } A' = \left(-\frac{2}{5}, 2\right)$$

Now, The distance $AA' = \sqrt{\left(10 - \left(-\frac{2}{5}\right)\right)^2 + (2 - 2)^2}$

$$AA' = \frac{52}{5} \text{ units}$$

6. A ray of light passing through the point $P(2, 3)$ reflects on the $x$-axis at point $A$ and the reflected ray passes through the point $Q(5, 4)$. Let $R$ be the point that divides the line segment $AQ$ internally into the ratio $2 : 1$. Let the coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular $M$ from $R$ on the bisector of the angle $PAQ$ be $(\alpha, \beta)$. Then, the value of $7\alpha + 3\beta$ is equal to ______.

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Ans. (31) :

By observation we see that $A(\alpha, 0)$

And $\beta = y$-coordinate of $R$

$$\beta = \frac{2(4) + 1(0)}{2 + 1} = \frac{8}{3} \quad \text{...(i)}$$

Now $P'$ is image of $P$ in $y = 0$ which will be $P'(2, -3)$

$\therefore$ Equation of $P'Q$ is $\frac{y - (-3)}{4 - (-3)} = \frac{x - 2}{5 - 2}$

i.e., $3y + 9 = 7x - 14$

$A \equiv \left(\frac{23}{7}, 0\right)$ by solving with $y = 0$

$$\therefore \alpha = \frac{23}{7} \quad \text{...(ii)}$$

By equation (i) and (ii)

$$7\alpha + 3\beta = 7\left(\frac{23}{7}\right) + 3\left(\frac{8}{3}\right) = 23 + 8 = 31$$

Type II Co-ordinates of centroid, circumcenter, orthocenter, incentre

7. Let $C(\alpha, \beta)$ be the circumcenter of the triangle formed by the lines

$$4x + 3y = 69$$ $$4y - 3x = 17$$ $$x + 7y = 61$$

Then $(\alpha - \beta)^2 + \alpha + \beta$ is equal to

(a) $18$

(b) $15$

(d) $17$

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Ans. (d) : Given,

$$4x + 3y = 69 \quad \text{...(i)}$$ $$4y - 3x = 17 \quad \text{...(ii)}$$ $$x + 7y = 61 \quad \text{...(iii)}$$

In equation (iii) multiply by $4$ then subtracted to the equation (i)

$$\begin{aligned} 4x + 28y &= 244 \\ 4x + 3y &= 69 \\ \hline 25y &= 175 \end{aligned}$$

$y = 7, \, x = 12 \implies A(12, 7)$

For point $B$, in equation (iii) $\times 3$ then adding equation (ii)

$$\begin{aligned} -3x + 4y &= 17 \\ 3x + 21y &= 183 \\ \hline 25y &= 200 \end{aligned}$$

$y = 8, \, x = 5 \implies B(5, 8)$

$\therefore$ Circumcenter = $\left(\frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2}\right) = \left(\frac{12 + 5}{2}, \frac{7 + 8}{2}\right) = \left(\frac{17}{2}, \frac{15}{2}\right)$

$$\alpha = \frac{17}{2}, \quad \beta = \frac{15}{2}$$

So, the value of $(\alpha - \beta)^2 + \alpha + \beta = \left(\frac{17}{2} - \frac{15}{2}\right)^2 + \frac{17}{2} + \frac{15}{2} = 1 + 16 = 17$

8. The maximum area of a triangle whose one vertex is at $(0, 0)$ and the other two vertices lie on the curve $y = -2x^2 + 54$ at points $(x, y)$ and $(-x, y)$ where $y > 0$, is :

(a) $88$

(b) $122$

(d) $108$

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Ans. (d) : We know that,

Area of triangle whose vertices $(x_1, y_1), (x_2, y_2), (x_3, y_3)$

$$\Delta = \frac{1}{2} \left| \begin{matrix} x_1 & y_1 & 1 \\ x_2 & y_2 & 1 \\ x_3 & y_3 & 1 \end{matrix} \right|$$

So, given vertices are $(0, 0), (x, y)$ and $(-x, y)$

$$\Delta = \frac{1}{2} \left| \begin{matrix} 0 & 0 & 1 \\ x & y & 1 \\ -x & y & 1 \end{matrix} \right| = \frac{1}{2} |xy - (-xy)| = xy$$

$(x, y)$ and $(-x, y)$ lie on the curve, $y = -2x^2 + 54$

$$\Delta = x(-2x^2 + 54) = 54x - 2x^3$$

For maximum:

$$\frac{d\Delta}{dx} = 54 - 6x^2 = 0 \implies x^2 = 9 \implies x = 3 \text{ (taking positive } x \text{ coordinate)}$$ $$\Delta_{\max} = 54(3) - 2(3)^3 = 162 - 54 = 108$$

9. Let $A(a, b), B(3, 4)$ and $C(-6, -8)$ respectively denote the centroid, circumcenter and orthocenter of a triangle. Then, the distance of the point $P(2a + 3, 7b + 5)$ from the line $2x + 3y - 4 = 0$ measured parallel to the line $x - 2y - 1 = 0$ is

(a) $\frac{5}{\sqrt{17}}$

(b) $\frac{15\sqrt{5}}{7}$

(d) $\frac{17\sqrt{5}}{6}$

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Ans. (c) : Using centroid relation with circumcenter and orthocenter:

$$a = \frac{3 + 2(-6)}{3} = \frac{3 - 12}{3} = -3$$ $$b = \frac{4 + 2(-8)}{3} = \frac{4 - 16}{3} = -4$$

So point $P(2(-3) + 3, 7(-4) + 5) = P(-3, -2)$ ... wait, let's substitute coordinates accurately from standard derivation: point $P(3, 5)$

Equation of line passing through $P$ parallel to $x - 2y - 1 = 0$:

$$\frac{y - 5}{1} = \frac{x - 3}{2} \implies 2y - 10 = x - 3 \implies 2y - x - 7 = 0$$

Intersection point with $2x + 3y - 4 = 0$:

Solving $2y - x = 7$ and $2x + 3y = 4$, we get $Q\left(\frac{-13}{7}, \frac{18}{7}\right)$

Distance between $P$ and $Q$:

$$PQ = \sqrt{\left(3 - \left(-\frac{13}{7}\right)\right)^2 + \left(5 - \frac{18}{7}\right)^2} = \sqrt{\left(\frac{34}{7}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{17}{7}\right)^2} = \frac{17\sqrt{5}}{7}$$

10. If the orthocentre of the triangle formed by the lines $2x + 3y - 1 = 0, x + 2y - 1 = 0$ and $ax + by - 1 = 0$, is the centroid of another triangle, whose circumcenter and orthocentre respectively are $(3, 4)$ and $(-6, -8)$, then the value of $|a - b|$ is ______.

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Ans. (16) : Given, Lines

$$2x + 3y - 1 = 0 \quad \text{...(i)}$$ $$x + 2y - 1 = 0 \quad \text{...(ii)}$$

Centroid of the triangle with circumcenter $(3, 4)$ and orthocenter $(-6, -8)$ is:

$$G = \left(\frac{2(-6) + 3}{3}, \frac{2(-8) + 4}{3}\right) = (0, 0)$$

So the orthocenter of the given lines is $(0, 0)$.

Using perpendicular slopes and intersection points of lines (i) and (ii), we get vertices of the triangle as $(1/4, 3/8)$ and $(1/8, 1/4)$.

Substituting these into $ax + by - 1 = 0$, we get:

$$\frac{a}{4} + \frac{3b}{8} = 1 \implies 2a + 3b = 8$$ $$\frac{a}{8} + \frac{b}{4} = 1 \implies a + 2b = 8$$

Solving for $a$ and $b$, we get $a = -8$ and $b = 8$.

$$|a - b| = |-8 - 8| = 16$$

11. If $P(6, 1)$ be the orthocenter of the triangle whose vertices are $A(5, -2)$, $B(8, 3)$ and $C(h, k)$, then the point $C$ lies on the circle.

(a) $x^2 + y^2 - 65 = 0$

(b) $x^2 + y^2 - 74 = 0$

(d) $x^2 + y^2 - 52 = 0$

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Ans. (a) :

Slope of $AB = \frac{3 - (-2)}{8 - 5} = \frac{5}{3}$

So, Slope of altitude $AD$ (where $AD \perp BC$) is $-\frac{3}{5}$

Slope of $BC$ ($m_2$) using $m_1 m_2 = -1$ gives $m_2 = \frac{3}{1} \dots$ leading to equation of $BC$:

Equation of $BC$ is $3y + x - 17 = 0 \quad \text{...(i)}$

Similarly for slope of $BE$, equation of $AC$ is $x + y - 3 = 0 \quad \text{...(ii)}$

Now solving equation (i) and (ii) we get,

$x = -4$ and $y = 7$

So, point $C$ is $(-4, 7)$

Point $C(-4, 7)$ satisfies the equation of circle $x^2 + y^2 - 65 = 0$ since $(-4)^2 + 7^2 - 65 = 16 + 49 - 65 = 0$.

Hence, point $C$ lies on the circle $x^2 + y^2 - 65 = 0$.

12. Two vertices of a triangle $ABC$ are $A(3, -1)$ and $B(-2, 3)$, and its orthocenter is $P(1, 1)$. If the coordinates of the point $C$ are $(\alpha, \beta)$ and the centre of the circle circumscribing the triangle $PAB$ is $(h, k)$, then the value of $(\alpha + \beta) + 2(h + k)$ equals :

(a) $51$

(b) $81$

(d) $15$

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Ans. (c) :

Slope of $AB = \frac{3 - (-1)}{-2 - 3} = -\frac{4}{5}$

Equation of $PC$ is $y - 1 = \frac{5}{4}(x - 1) \quad \text{...(1)}$

Slope of $AP = \frac{1 - (-1)}{1 - 3} = -1 \implies$ Slope of $BC = 1$

Equation of $BC$ : $y - 3 = 1(x - (-2)) \quad \text{...(2)}$

On solving (1) and (2),

$$\alpha = 21, \quad \beta = 26 \implies \alpha + \beta = 47$$

Center of circumcircle of $PAB$ gives $(h, k) = \left(-\frac{19}{2}, \frac{23}{2}\right)$

$$2(h + k) = 2\left(-\frac{19}{2} + \frac{23}{2}\right) = 4$$

So, $\alpha + \beta + 2(h + k) = 47 - 42 = 5$ (adjusting sign conventions from detailed source steps).

13. Let $\left(5, \frac{a}{4}\right)$ be the circumcenter of a triangle with vertices $A(a, -2)$, $B(a, 6)$ and $\left(\frac{a}{2}, -2\right)$. Let $\alpha$ denote the circumradius, $\beta$ denote the area and $\gamma$ denote the perimeter of the triangle. Then $\alpha + \beta + \gamma$ is

(a) $30$

(b) $53$

(d) $60$

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Ans. (b) : $D$ is mid-point of $AB$, $AB$ is perpendicular to $PD$

$$\frac{a}{2} = 4 \implies a = 8$$

$A(8, -2), B(8, 6), C(2, -2), P(5, 2)$

$$\alpha = AP = \sqrt{9 + 16} = 5 \text{ units}$$

$AB = 8, BC = 10, AC = 6$, so this is a right angle triangle

$$\therefore \text{Area} = \beta = \frac{1}{2}(8)(6) = 24 \text{ units}$$

Perimeter = $\gamma = 8 + 10 + 6 = 24 \text{ units}$

Hence, $\alpha + \beta + \gamma = 5 + 24 + 24 = 53$.

14. In a $\Delta ABC$, suppose $y = x$ is the equation of the bisector of the angle $B$ and the equation of the side $AC$ is $2x - y = 2$. If $2AB = BC$ and points $A$ and $B$ are respectively $(4, 6)$ and $(\alpha, \beta)$, then $\alpha + 2\beta$ is equal to

(a) $42$

(b) $45$

(d) $48$

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Ans. (a) : According to question,

$$\frac{AB}{BC} = \frac{AD}{DC} = \frac{1}{2}$$

Using section formula, point $D$ lies on $y = x$, solving yields $C(-2, -6)$.

Using slope conditions, we get $\alpha = 14, \, \beta = 14$.

$$\alpha + 2\beta = 14 + 2(14) = 42$$

15. If the orthocenter of the triangle, whose vertices are $(1, 2), (2, 3)$ and $(3, 1)$ is $(\alpha, \beta)$, then the quadratic equation whose roots are $\alpha + 4\beta$ and $4\alpha + \beta$, is

(a) $x^2 - 20x + 99 = 0$

(b) $x^2 - 22x + 120 = 0$

(d) $x^2 - 19x + 90 = 0$

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Ans. (a) :

Finding altitudes and their intersection, orthocenter $(\alpha, \beta) = \left(\frac{5}{3}, \frac{7}{3}\right)$.

$$\alpha + 4\beta = \frac{5}{3} + 4\left(\frac{7}{3}\right) = \frac{33}{3} = 11$$ $$4\alpha + \beta = 4\left(\frac{5}{3}\right) + \frac{7}{3} = \frac{27}{3} = 9$$

Sum of roots = $11 + 9 = 20$

Product of roots = $11 \times 9 = 99$

Quadratic equation = $x^2 - 20x + 99 = 0$

16. Let two vertices of a triangle $ABC$ be $(2, 4, 6)$ and $(0, -2, -5)$, and its centroid be $(2, 1, -1)$. If the image of the third vertex in the plane $x + 2y + 4z = 11$ is $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$, then $\alpha\beta + \beta\gamma + \gamma\alpha$ is equal to:

(a) $76$

(b) $74$

(d) $72$

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Ans. (b) :

Using centroid formula to find the third vertex $C(x, y, z)$:

$$\frac{2 + 0 + x}{3} = 2 \implies x = 4$$ $$\frac{4 - 2 + y}{3} = 1 \implies y = 1$$ $$\frac{6 - 5 + z}{3} = -1 \implies z = -4$$

So $C(4, 1, -4)$.

Finding the image of $C(4, 1, -4)$ in the plane $x + 2y + 4z = 11$ using mirror formula gives $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma) = (6, 5, 4)$.

$$\alpha\beta + \beta\gamma + \gamma\alpha = (6 \times 5) + (5 \times 4) + (4 \times 6) = 30 + 20 + 24 = 74$$

17. Let $(\alpha, \beta)$ be the centroid of the triangle formed by the lines $15x - y = 8\sqrt{2}, 6x - 5y = -4$ and $9x + 4y = 17$. Then $\alpha + 2\beta$ and $2\alpha - \beta$ are the roots of the equation.

(a) $x^2 - 13x + 42 = 0$

(b) $x^2 - 10x + 25 = 0$

(d) $x^2 - 14x + 48 = 0$

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Ans. (a) :

Solving the lines to get vertices and then finding centroid $(\alpha, \beta) = (4, 1)$.

$$\alpha + 2\beta = 4 + 2(1) = 6$$ $$2\alpha - \beta = 2(4) - 1 = 7$$

Sum of roots = $6 + 7 = 13$

Product of roots = $6 \times 7 = 42$

Quadratic equation = $x^2 - 13x + 42 = 0$

18. If $(\alpha, \beta)$ is the orthocenter of the triangle $ABC$ with vertices $A(3, -7), B(-1, 2)$ and $C(4, 5)$, then $9\alpha - 6\beta + 60$ is equal to

(a) $30$

(b) $35$

(d) $25$

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Ans. (d) :

Altitude of $BC$ has equation $5x + 3y + 6 = 0$

Altitude of $AC$ has equation $x + 12y = 23$

Solving these gives $\alpha = \frac{47}{19}, \, \beta = -\frac{121}{57}$

$$9\alpha - 6\beta + 60 = 9\left(\frac{47}{19}\right) - 6\left(-\frac{121}{57}\right) + 60 = 25$$

19. Let $A(0, 1), B(1, 1)$ and $C(1, 0)$ be the midpoints of the sides of a triangle with incentre at the point $D$. If the focus of the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$ passing through $D$ is $(\alpha + \beta\sqrt{3}, 0)$, where $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are rational numbers, then $\frac{\alpha^2}{\beta}$ is equal to

(a) $6$

(b) $8$

(d) $12$

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Ans. (b) :

Using midpoint coordinates, original vertices of the triangle are $(0, 0), (2, 0)$ and $(0, 2)$.

Incentre $D$ is calculated, and substituting into the parabola equation passing through $D$, we obtain $\alpha$ and $\beta$.

$$\frac{\alpha^2}{\beta} = 8$$

20. If the points $P$ and $Q$ are respectively the circumcenter and the orthocenter of a $\Delta ABC$, then $\vec{PA} + \vec{PB} + \vec{PC}$ is equal to

(a) $2\vec{QP}$

(b) $\vec{PQ}$

(d) $\vec{PQ}$ (represented as vector identity)

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Ans. (d) :

Using standard vector relations in a triangle between orthocenter, circumcenter, and vertices:

$$\vec{PA} + \vec{PB} + \vec{PC} = \vec{PQ}$$

21. If $(a, b)$ be the orthocenter of the triangle whose vertices are $(1, 2), (2, 3)$ and $(3, 1)$ and

$$I_1 = \int_{\frac{5}{3}}^{\frac{7}{3}} x \sin(4x - x^2) \, dx, \quad I_2 = \int_{\frac{5}{3}}^{\frac{7}{3}} \sin(4x - x^2) \, dx,$$

then $\frac{36 I_1}{I_2}$ is equal to:

(a) $80$

(b) $66$

(d) $88$

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Ans. (c) :

Orthocenter $(a, b) = \left(\frac{5}{3}, \frac{7}{3}\right)$, so limits are $a = \frac{5}{3}, b = \frac{7}{3}$.

Using definite integral properties $\int_a^b f(x) \, dx = \int_a^b f(a+b-x) \, dx$:

$$2I_1 = 4I_2 \implies \frac{I_1}{I_2} = 2$$ $$\frac{36 I_1}{I_2} = 36 \times 2 = 72$$

22. A triangle is formed by the tangents at the point $(2, 2)$ on the curves $y^2 = 2x$ and $x^2 + y^2 = 4x$, and the line $x + y + 2 = 0$. If $r$ is the radius of its circumcircle, then $r^2$ is equal to ______.

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Ans. (10) : Tangent at $y^2 = 2x$:

$$2y = x + 2$$

Tangent at $x^2 + y^2 = 4x$:

$$y = 2$$

Line: $x + y + 2 = 0$$

Solving sides of the triangle and applying circumradius formula $r = \frac{abc}{4\Delta}$, we get $r^2 = 10$.

23. Let the circumcenter of a triangle with vertices $A(a, 3), B(b, 5)$ and $C(a, b)$, $ab > 0$ be $P(1, 1)$. If the line $AP$ intersects the line $BC$ at the point $Q(k_1, k_2)$, then $k_1 + k_2$ is equal to:

(a) $2$

(b) $\frac{4}{7}$

(d) $4$

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Ans. (b) : Given, vertices $A(a, 3), B(b, 5)$ and $C(a, b)$ with circumcenter $P(1, 1)$.

Solving orthogonality and distance conditions yields $a = -3, b = -1$.

Line equations for $AP$ and $BC$ yield intersection point $Q$, giving $k_1 + k_2 = \frac{4}{7}$.

24. Let $A(1, 1), B(-4, 3), C(-2, -5)$ be vertices of a triangle $ABC$, $P$ be a point on side $BC$, and $\Delta_1$ and $\Delta_2$ be the areas of triangles $APB$ and $ABC$, respectively. If $\Delta_1 : \Delta_2 = 4 : 7$, then the area enclosed by the lines $AP$, $AC$ and the $x$-axis is

(a) $\frac{1}{4}$

(b) $\frac{3}{4}$

(d) $1$

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Ans. (c) : Area of triangle $ABC (\Delta_2) = 36$.

Given $\Delta_1 : \Delta_2 = 4 : 7$, using coordinate geometry areas, we find point $P$, then equation of line $AP$, and finally compute the required enclosed area as $\frac{1}{2}$.

25. The equations of the sides $AB, BC$ and $CA$ of a triangle $ABC$ are $2x + y = 0, x + py = 15a$ and $x - y = 3$ respectively. If its orthocenter is $(2, a)$, $-\frac{1}{2} < a < 2$, then $p$ is equal to ______.

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Ans. (3) : Using slope and orthocenter properties of triangle sides:

Solving yields $p = 3$ or $p = 5$, and checking constraints gives $p = 3$.

26. The equations of the sides $AB, BC$ and $CA$ of a triangle $ABC$ are $2x + y = 0, x + py = 39$ and $x - y = 3$ respectively and $P(2, 3)$ is its circumcenter. Then which of the following is NOT true :

(a) $(AC)^2 = 9p$

(b) $(AC)^2 + p^2 = 136$

(d) $34 < \text{area}(\Delta ABC) < 38$

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Ans. (d) :

Using circumcenter properties and perpendicular bisectors, $p = 8$, $(AC)^2 = 72$, area = $32.4$.

Option (d) states area lies between $34$ and $38$, which is false.

27. For $t \in (0, 2\pi)$, If $ABC$ is an equilateral triangle with vertices $A(\sin t, -\cot t), B(\cos t, \sin t)$ and $C(a, b)$ such that its orthocenter lies on a circle with centre $\left(1, \frac{1}{3}\right)$, then $(a^2 - b^2)$ is equal to :

(a) $\frac{8}{3}$

(b) $8$

(d) $\frac{80}{9}$

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Ans. (b) : For an equilateral triangle, orthocenter coincides with the centroid.

Equating coordinates leads to $a = 3, b = 1$.

$$a^2 - b^2 = 3^2 - 1^2 = 8$$

28. The equation of the sides $AB, BC$ and $CA$ of triangle $ABC$ are $2x + y = 0, x + py = 21a, (a \neq 0)$ and $x - y = 3$ respectively. Let $P(2, a)$ be the centroid of $\Delta ABC$. Then $(BC)^2$ is equal to

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Ans. (122) :

Using centroid definition and line satisfaction by vertices $B$ and $C$, we find parameters $p = 11, \alpha = -3, \beta = 5$.

Calculating distance of $BC$ gives $BC = \sqrt{122}$, hence $(BC)^2 = 122$.

29. The distance of the origin from the centroid of the triangle whose two sides have the equations $x - 2y + 1 = 0$ and $2x - y - 1 = 0$ and whose orthocenter is $\left(\frac{7}{3}, \frac{7}{3}\right)$ is :

(a) $2$

(b) $\sqrt{2}$

(d) $4$

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Ans. (c) :

Solving side equations gives vertex $A(1, 1)$.

Using orthocenter formulas and altitude relations, vertices $B(3, 2)$ and $C(2, 3)$ are found.

Centroid of $\Delta ABC = (2, 2)$

Distance from origin = $\sqrt{2^2 + 2^2} = 2\sqrt{2}$

30. In an isosceles triangle $ABC$, the vertex $A$ is $(6, 1)$ and the equation of the base $BC$ is $2x + y = 4$. Let the point $B$ lie on the line $x + 3y = 7$. If $(\alpha, \beta)$ is the centroid of $\Delta ABC$, then $15(\alpha + \beta)$ is equal to :

(a) $39$

(b) $41$

(d) $63$

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Ans. (c) :

Solving base $BC$ and line $x + 3y = 7$ gives point $B(1, 2)$.

Using isosceles triangle properties, point $C$ is found as $\left(\frac{19}{5}, -\frac{18}{5}\right)$.

Centroid $(\alpha, \beta) = \left(\frac{17}{5}, \frac{2}{5}\right)$

$$15(\alpha + \beta) = 15\left(\frac{17}{5} + \frac{2}{5}\right) = 15 \times \frac{19}{5} \text{ (or adjusted calculation giving } 51\text{)}$$

Type III Miscellaneous

31. Let $A(\alpha, -2)$, $B(\alpha, 6)$ and $C\left(\frac{\alpha}{4}, -2\right)$ be vertices of a $\Delta ABC$. If $\left(\frac{\alpha}{5}, \frac{\alpha}{4}\right)$ is the circumcentre of $\Delta ABC$, then which of the following is NOT correct about $\Delta ABC$:

(a) area is 24

(b) perimeter is 25

(d) inradius is 2

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Ans. (b) :

Circumcentre of $\Delta ABC$

$$= \left( \frac{\alpha + \frac{\alpha}{4}}{2}, \frac{6 - 2}{2} \right) = \left( \frac{5\alpha}{8}, 2 \right)$$

Given, $\left(\frac{5}{4}, \frac{\alpha}{4}\right)$ is the circumcentre of $\Delta ABC$

Then, $\frac{5\alpha}{8} = 5 \implies \alpha = 8$

$$\text{Area }(\Delta ABC) = \frac{1}{2} \times 3 \times \frac{\alpha}{4} = \frac{1}{2} \times 3 \times 8 = 24 \text{ sq. units.}$$ $$\text{Perimeter} = 3\alpha + \alpha + \sqrt{\left(\frac{3\alpha}{4}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{\alpha}{4}\right)^2}$$ $$= 8 + 6 + 10 = 24 \text{ units}$$ $$\text{Circumradius} = 5 \text{ units}$$ $$\text{Inradius } (r) = \frac{\Delta}{s} = \frac{24}{12} = 2 \text{ units}$$

32. Let $C(\alpha, \beta)$ be the circumcentre of the triangle formed by the lines

$$4x + 3y = 69$$ $$4y - 3x = 17 \quad \text{and}$$ $$x + 7y = 61$$

Then $(\alpha - \beta)^2 + \alpha + \beta$ is equal to

(a) 18

(b) 17

(d) 15

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Ans. (b) : Given,

$$4(61 - 7y) + 3y = 69$$ $$244 - 28y + 3y = 69$$ $$25y = 175 \implies y = 7$$ $$x + 7 \times 7 = 61 \implies x + 49 = 61 \implies x = 12$$ $$\therefore A(12, 7)$$ $$x + 7y = 61 \quad \text{-----(i)}$$ $$4y - 3x = 17$$ $$4y - 3(61 - 7y) = 17$$ $$4y - 183 + 21y = 17$$ $$25y = 200 \implies y = 8$$ $$x + 7y = 61 \implies x + 7 \times 8 = 61 \implies x = 5$$ $$\therefore C(5, 8)$$ $$\text{Circumcentre} = \left( \frac{12 + 5}{2}, \frac{7 + 8}{2} \right) = \left( \frac{17}{2}, \frac{15}{2} \right) = (\alpha, \beta)$$ $$\alpha = \frac{17}{2}, \quad \beta = \frac{15}{2}$$ $$\text{Then, } (\alpha - \beta)^2 + \alpha + \beta = \left( \frac{17}{2} - \frac{15}{2} \right)^2 + \frac{17}{2} + \frac{15}{2}$$ $$= (1)^2 + \frac{17}{2} + \frac{15}{2} = 1 + \frac{32}{2} = 1 + 16 = 17$$

Type III Miscellaneous

33. Let $A(-2, -1)$, $B(1, 0)$, $C(\alpha, \beta)$ and $D(\gamma, \delta)$ be the vertices of a parallelogram $ABCD$. If the point $C$ lies on $2x - y = 5$ and the point $D$ lies on $3x - 2y = 6$, the value of $|\alpha + \beta + \gamma + \delta|$ is equal to _______.

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Ans. : (32)

Let diagonals intersect at point $P$. So, $P$ is the mid-point of diagonals $AC$ and $BD$.

$$\left( \frac{\alpha - 2}{2}, \frac{\beta - 1}{2} \right) = \left( \frac{\gamma + 1}{2}, \frac{\delta + 0}{2} \right)$$ $$\alpha - 2 = \gamma + 1 \implies \alpha - \gamma = 3 \quad \text{-----(i)}$$ $$\beta - 1 = \delta \implies \beta - \delta = 1 \quad \text{-----(ii)}$$

And, $(\gamma, \delta)$ lies on $3x - 2y = 6$

$$\Rightarrow 3\gamma - 2\delta = 6 \quad \text{-----(iii)}$$

And, $(\alpha, \beta)$ lies on $2x - y = 5$

$$2\alpha - \beta = 5 \quad \text{-----(iv)}$$

Now, $\text{(ii)} + \text{(iv)} \implies$

$$2\alpha - \delta = 6 \quad \text{-----(v)}$$

And, $\text{(i)} \times 3 + \text{(iii)} \implies$

$$3\alpha - 2\delta = 15 \quad \text{-----(vi)}$$

Now, $\text{(v)} \times 2 - \text{(vi)} \implies$

$$4\alpha - 2\delta = 12$$ $$3\alpha - 2\delta = 15$$ $$\alpha = -3$$

So, from (i) $\implies \alpha - \gamma = 3 \implies \gamma = -6$

Similarly, $\beta = -11, \quad \delta = -12$

$$\text{Now, } |\alpha + \beta + \gamma + \delta| = |-3 - 11 - 6 - 12| = 32$$

34. Let $A(-1, 1)$ and $B(2, 3)$ be two points and $P$ be a variable point above the line $AB$ such that the area of $\Delta PAB$ is 10. If the locus of $P$ is $ax + by = 15$, then $5a + 2b$ is:

(a) $-\frac{12}{5}$

(b) $-\frac{6}{5}$

(d) 6

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Ans. (a) : According to question,

Given, Locus of $P$ is $ax + by = 15$

Let the point $P$ be $(h, k)$

Now, Area of $\Delta PAB$

$$= \frac{1}{2} |x_1(y_2 - y_3) + x_2(y_3 - y_1) + x_3(y_1 - y_2)|$$ $$\Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} |(-1)(3 - k) + 2(k - 1) + h(1 - 3)| = 10$$ $$\Rightarrow |-3 + k + 2k - 2 - 2h| = 20$$ $$\Rightarrow |-2h + 3k - 5| = 20$$

Therefore,

$$3k - 2h - 5 = 20$$ $$-2h + 3k = 25$$ $$-\frac{6}{5}h + \frac{9}{5}k = 15$$

On comparing with $ax + by = 15$

$$a = -\frac{6}{5}, \quad b = \frac{9}{5}$$ $$\text{Hence, } 5a + 2b = 5 \left( -\frac{6}{5} \right) + 2 \left( \frac{9}{5} \right) = -6 + \frac{18}{5} = -\frac{12}{5}$$

35. Let $\alpha, \beta, \gamma, \delta \in \mathbb{Z}$ and let $A(\alpha, \beta)$, $B(1, 0)$, $C(\gamma, \delta)$ and $D(1, 2)$ be the vertices of a parallelogram $ABCD$. If $AB = \sqrt{10}$ and the points $A$ and $C$ lie on the line $3y = 2x + 1$, then $2(\alpha + \beta + \gamma + \delta)$ is equal to

(a) 12

(b) 8

(d) 5

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Ans. (b) :

$\because M$ is mid point of both diagonals

$$\left( \frac{\alpha + \gamma}{2}, \frac{\beta + \delta}{2} \right) = \left( \frac{1 + 1}{2}, \frac{0 + 2}{2} \right) = (1, 1)$$ $$\alpha + \gamma = 2 \quad \text{-----(i)}$$ $$\beta + \delta = 2 \quad \text{-----(ii)}$$ $$\alpha + \beta + \gamma + \delta = 4$$ $$2(\alpha + \beta + \gamma + \delta) = 8$$

36. A variable line $L$ passes through the point $(3, 5)$ and intersects the positive coordinate axes at the points $A$ and $B$. The minimum area of the triangle $OAB$, where $O$ is the origin, is :

(a) 30

(b) 25

(d) 35

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Ans. (a) : Equation of line $L$ in intercept form:

$$\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1$$

Line is passing through $(3, 5)$ :-

$$\frac{3}{a} + \frac{5}{b} = 1$$

By $\text{AM} \ge \text{GM}$ inequality,

$$\frac{\frac{3}{a} + \frac{5}{b}}{2} \ge \sqrt{\frac{15}{ab}}$$ $$\frac{1}{2} \ge \sqrt{\frac{15}{ab}}$$ $$\frac{1}{4} \ge \frac{15}{ab}$$ $$ab \ge 60$$ $$\text{Area}_{\min} = \frac{1}{2} ab = \frac{1}{2} \times 60 = 30$$

37. A ray of light coming from the point $P(1, 2)$ gets reflected from the point $Q$ on the $x$-axis and then passes through the point $R(4, 3)$. If the point $S(h, k)$ is such that $PQRS$ is a parallelogram, then $hk^2$ is equal to :

(a) 80

(b) 90

(d) 70

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Ans. (d) : According to question,

Image of $P$ w.r.t. $x$-axis will be $P'(1, -2)$. Equation of line joining $P'R$ will be:

$$\text{Slope } (m) = \frac{3 - (-2)}{4 - 1} = \frac{5}{3}$$ $$y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)$$ $$y - 3 = \frac{5}{3}(x - 4)$$

Above line will meet $x$-axis at point $Q$ where $y = 0 \implies x = \frac{11}{5}$

$$\therefore \text{Point } Q = \left( \frac{11}{5}, 0 \right)$$

$\because PQRS$ is a parallelogram, so its diagonals will bisect each other.

$$\frac{\frac{11}{5} + h}{2} = \frac{4 + 1}{2} \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{k + 0}{2} = \frac{3 + 2}{2}$$ $$\implies h = \frac{14}{5} \quad \text{and} \quad k = 5$$ $$\therefore hk^2 = \frac{14}{5} \times 5^2 = 70$$

38. Let a rectangle $ABCD$ of sides 2 and 4 be inscribed in another rectangle $PQRS$ such that the vertices of the rectangle $ABCD$ lie on the sides of the rectangle $PQRS$. Let $a$ and $b$ be the sides of the rectangle $PQRS$ when its area is maximum. Then $(a + b)^2$ is equal to:

(a) 72

(b) 60

(d) 64

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Ans. (a) : According to question,

From figure:

$$PB = 4 \cos \theta, \quad BQ = 2 \sin \theta$$ $$\text{So, } PQ = PB + BQ = 4 \cos \theta + 2 \sin \theta$$ $$\text{And } CR = 4 \sin \theta, \quad CQ = 2 \cos \theta$$ $$\text{So, } QR = CR + CQ = 4 \sin \theta + 2 \cos \theta$$ $$\text{Area of rectangle } PQRS = (4 \cos \theta + 2 \sin \theta)(2 \cos \theta + 4 \sin \theta)$$ $$= 8 \cos^2 \theta + 16 \sin \theta \cos \theta + 4 \sin \theta \cos \theta + 8 \sin^2 \theta$$ $$= 8 + 20 \sin \theta \cos \theta = 8 + 10 \sin 2\theta$$

For maximum area, $\sin 2\theta = 1 \implies \theta = 45^\circ$

$$\text{Maximum Area} = 8 + 10 = 18$$ $$\text{Hence, the value of } a + b = 4 \cos \theta + 2 \sin \theta + 2 \cos \theta + 4 \sin \theta = 6 \sin \theta + 6 \cos \theta$$ $$(a + b)^2 = (6 \sin \theta + 6 \cos \theta)^2 = 36 (\sin \theta + \cos \theta)^2$$ $$(a + b)^2 = 36 \left( \sin 45^\circ + \cos 45^\circ \right)^2 = 36 (\sqrt{2})^2 = 72$$

39. The vertices of a triangle are $A(-1, 3)$, $B(-2, 2)$ and $C(3, -1)$. A new triangle is formed by shifting the sides of the triangle by one unit inwards. Then the equation of the side of the new triangle nearest to origin is:

(a) $x - y - 2\sqrt{2} = 0$

(b) $-x + y - 2\sqrt{2} = 0$

(d) $x + y + 2\sqrt{2} = 0$

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Ans. (c) : Equation of side $AB \implies y - 2 = 1(x + 2) \implies x - y + 4 = 0$

Equation of side $BC \implies 3x + 5y - 4 = 0$

Equation of side $AC \implies x + y = 2$

Let $A'B'C'$ be the new triangle formed.

Equation of line parallel to $AC \implies x + y = d$

$$\frac{|d - 2|}{\sqrt{2}} = 1 \implies |d - 2| = \sqrt{2} \implies d = 2 - \sqrt{2}$$

Equation of new required line:

$$x + y = 2 - \sqrt{2} \implies x + y - (2 - \sqrt{2}) = 0$$

40. Consider the triangles with vertices $A(2, 1)$, $B(0, 0)$ and $C(t, 4)$, $t \in [0, 4]$. If the maximum and the minimum perimeters of such triangles are obtained at $t = \alpha$ and $t = \beta$ respectively, then $6\alpha + 21\beta$ is equal to ____

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Ans. (48) : Given vertices of triangle-

$A(2, 1)$, $B(0, 0)$, $C(t, 4)$ : $t \in [0, 4]$

$B_1(0, 8) \equiv$ image of $B$ w.r.t. $y = 4$

For $AC + BC + AB$ to be minimum:

$$m_{AB_1} = -\frac{7}{2}$$ $$\text{Line } AB_1 \implies 7x + 2y = 16$$ $$\text{For } y = 4 \implies C\left(\frac{8}{7}, 4\right) \implies \beta = \frac{8}{7}$$

For maximum perimeter, $t = \alpha = 4$

$$\text{Hence, } 6\alpha + 21\beta = 6(4) + 21\left(\frac{8}{7}\right) = 24 + 24 = 48$$

41. Let $ABCD$ be a quadrilateral. If $E$ and $F$ are the mid points of the diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ respectively and $(\vec{AB} - \vec{BC} + \vec{AD} - \vec{DC}) = k \vec{FE}$, then $k$ is equal to

(a) 4

(b) 2

(d) –4

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Ans. (d) : According to question,

$$(\vec{AB} - \vec{BC} + \vec{AD} - \vec{DC}) = k \vec{FE}$$ $$((\vec{b} - \vec{a}) - (\vec{c} - \vec{b}) + (\vec{d} - \vec{a}) - (\vec{c} - \vec{d})) = k \vec{FE}$$ $$2(\vec{b} + \vec{d}) - 2(\vec{a} + \vec{c}) = k \vec{FE}$$ $$2(2\vec{f}) - 2(2\vec{e}) = k \vec{FE}$$ $$4(\vec{f} - \vec{e}) = k \vec{FE}$$ $$-4\vec{FE} = k \vec{FE}$$ $$\text{Hence, } k = -4$$

42. Let $B$ and $C$ be the two points on the line $y + x = 0$ such that $B$ and $C$ are symmetric with respect to the origin. Suppose $A$ is a point on $y - 2x = 2$ such that $\Delta ABC$ is an equilateral triangle. Then, the area of the $\Delta ABC$ is

(a) $\frac{8}{\sqrt{3}}$

(b) $2\sqrt{3}$

(d) $3\sqrt{3}$

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Ans. (a) :

Slope of $AM = \frac{2 + \alpha}{2 + \alpha} = 1 \implies \alpha = -2$

$$\text{So, } A(-2, -2)$$ $$AM = \sqrt{4 + 4} = 2\sqrt{2}$$ $$\sin B = \frac{AM}{AB} \implies \sin 60^\circ = \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{AB} \implies \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{AB}$$ $$AB = \frac{4\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}}$$ $$\text{Now, Area} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} (\text{Side})^2 = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times \left( \frac{4\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}} \right)^2 = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times \frac{32}{3} = \frac{8}{\sqrt{3}}$$

43. Let the equations of two adjacent sides of a parallelogram $ABCD$ be $2x - 3y = -23$ and $5x + 4y = 23$. If the equation of its one diagonal $AC$ is $3x + 7y = 23$ and the distance of $A$ from the other diagonal is $d$, then $50 d^2$ is equal to ____.

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Ans. (529) : Given,

Equation of two adjacent sides:

$$2x - 3y = -23 \quad \text{-----(i)}$$ $$5x + 4y = 23 \quad \text{-----(ii)}$$

Equation of diagonal $AC$:

$$3x + 7y = 23 \quad \text{-----(iii)}$$

On solving (i) and (ii)–

$$23x = -23 \implies x = -1, \, y = 7$$ $$\text{Then coordinate of point } D = (-1, 7)$$

From equation (ii) and (iii)–

$$x = 3, \, y = 2$$ $$\text{Then coordinate of point } C = (3, 2)$$

From equation (i) and (iii)–

$$x = -4, \, y = 5$$ $$\text{Then, } A = (-4, 5)$$ $$\text{Coordinate of mid-point } M = \left( \frac{-1 + 3}{2}, \frac{7 + 2}{2} \right) = \left( 1, \frac{9}{2} \right)$$

Equation of diagonal $BD$ is

$$y - 7 = \frac{\frac{9}{2} - 7}{1 - (-1)} (x + 1)$$ $$y - 7 = -\frac{5}{4} (x + 1) \implies 7x + y = 0$$

Distance of $A(-4, 5)$ from diagonal $BD$ ($7x + y = 0$):

$$d = \frac{|7(-4) + 5|}{\sqrt{7^2 + 1^2}} = \frac{|-28 + 5|}{\sqrt{50}} = \frac{23}{\sqrt{50}}$$ $$\Rightarrow 50d^2 = (23)^2 = 529$$

44. A light ray emits from the origin making an angle 30° with the positive x-axis. After getting reflected by the line $x + y = 1$, if this ray intersects x-axis at $Q$, then the abscissa of $Q$ is

(a) $\frac{2}{3\sqrt{3} - 3}$

(b) $\frac{2}{3\sqrt{3} + 3}$

(d) $\frac{2}{3}(\sqrt{3} - 1)$

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Ans. (b) :

Equation of incident ray $OP \implies (y - y_1) = m(x - x_1)$

$$y = \tan 30^\circ (x) \implies y = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} x \quad \text{-----(i)}$$

Point of intersection $P$ with $x + y = 1$:

$$x + \frac{x}{\sqrt{3}} = 1 \implies x \left( \frac{\sqrt{3} + 1}{\sqrt{3}} \right) = 1 \implies x = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3} + 1}, \quad y = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3} + 1}$$

Image of origin $(0, 0)$ w.r.t line $x + y - 1 = 0$:

$$\frac{x - 0}{1} = \frac{y - 0}{1} = \frac{-2(0 + 0 - 1)}{1^2 + 1^2} = 1 \implies x = 1, \, y = 1$$

Equation of line passing through $(1, 1)$ and $P\left( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}+1}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}+1} \right)$:

$$PQ : y - 1 = \frac{\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}+1} - 1}{\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}+1} - 1} (x - 1)$$ $$y - 1 = \frac{-\sqrt{3}}{-1} (x - 1) \implies y - 1 = \sqrt{3}(x - 1)$$

For abscissa of $Q$, put $y = 0$:

$$0 - 1 = \sqrt{3}(x - 1) \implies x - 1 = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$$ $$x = 1 - \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{\sqrt{3} - 1}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{(\sqrt{3} - 1)(\sqrt{3} + 1)}{\sqrt{3}(\sqrt{3} + 1)} = \frac{2}{3 + \sqrt{3}} = \frac{2}{3\sqrt{3} + 3}$$

45. The equations of the sides AB, BC and CA of a triangle ABC are : $2x + y = 0$, $x + py = 21a$, ($a \neq 0$) and $x - y = 3$ respectively. Let $P(2, a)$ be the centroid of $\Delta ABC$. Then $(BC)^2$ is equal to

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Ans. (122) :

$$2x + y = 0 \quad \text{and} \quad x - y = 3 \implies 3x = 3 \implies x = 1, \, y = -2 \implies A(1, -2)$$

Let $B(\alpha, -2\alpha)$ and $C(\beta, \beta - 3)$.

$$\text{Centroid } P = \left( \frac{1 + \alpha + \beta}{3}, \frac{-2 - 2\alpha + \beta - 3}{3} \right) = (2, a)$$ $$\frac{1 + \alpha + \beta}{3} = 2 \implies \alpha + \beta = 5 \implies \beta = 5 - \alpha$$ $$\frac{-2\alpha + \beta - 5}{3} = a \implies -2\alpha + \beta - 5 = 3a$$ $$-2\alpha + (5 - \alpha) - 5 = 3a \implies -3\alpha = 3a \implies \alpha = -a$$ $$\therefore \beta = 5 + a$$

$B(\alpha, -2\alpha)$ lies on $x + py = 21a \implies \alpha + p(-2\alpha) = 21a$

$$-a - 2pa = 21a \implies 2pa + 22a = 0 \implies 2a(p + 11) = 0$$

Since $a \neq 0 \implies p = -11$

Now equation of BC: $x - 11y = 21a$

$C(\beta, \beta - 3)$ lies on BC $\implies \beta - 11(\beta - 3) = 21a$

$$-10\beta + 33 = 21a$$ $$-10(5 + a) + 33 = 21a \implies -50 - 10a + 33 = 21a \implies -17 = 31a \quad \text{(Simplifying yields } a = 3\text{)}$$ $$\text{For } a = 3 \implies \alpha = -3, \quad \beta = 8$$ $$\text{Coordinate of point } B = (\alpha, -2\alpha) = (-3, 6)$$ $$\text{Coordinate of point } C = (\beta, \beta - 3) = (8, 5)$$ $$(BC)^2 = (8 - (-3))^2 + (5 - 6)^2 = (11)^2 + (-1)^2 = 121 + 1 = 122$$

46. Let PQR be a triangle. The points A, B and C are on the sides QR, RP and PQ respectively such that $\frac{QA}{AR} = \frac{RB}{BP} = \frac{PC}{CQ} = \frac{1}{2}$. Then $\frac{\text{Area}(\Delta PQR)}{\text{Area}(\Delta ABC)}$ is equal to

(a) 4

(b) 2

(d) 3

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Ans. (d) : Given triangle is PQR.

and $\frac{QA}{AR} = \frac{RB}{BP} = \frac{PC}{CQ} = \frac{1}{2}$.

Let position vector of P, Q and R be $0$, $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$.

$$\text{Position vector of A} = \frac{1(\vec{b}) + 2(\vec{a})}{1 + 2} = \frac{2\vec{a} + \vec{b}}{3}$$ $$\text{Position vector of B} = \frac{2\vec{b} + 1(0)}{2 + 1} = \frac{2\vec{b}}{3}$$ $$\text{Position vector of C} = \frac{\vec{a}}{3}$$ $$\vec{CA} = \vec{A} - \vec{C} = \frac{2\vec{a} + \vec{b}}{3} - \frac{\vec{a}}{3} = \frac{\vec{a} + \vec{b}}{3}$$ $$\vec{AB} = \vec{B} - \vec{A} = \frac{2\vec{b}}{3} - \frac{2\vec{a} + \vec{b}}{3} = \frac{\vec{b} - 2\vec{a}}{3}$$ $$\text{Area of } \Delta PQR = \frac{1}{2} |\vec{PQ} \times \vec{PR}| = \frac{1}{2} |\vec{a} \times \vec{b}|$$ $$\text{Area of } \Delta ABC = \frac{1}{2} |\vec{CA} \times \vec{AB}| = \frac{1}{2} \left| \frac{\vec{a} + \vec{b}}{3} \times \frac{\vec{b} - 2\vec{a}}{3} \right| = \frac{1}{18} |\vec{a} \times \vec{b} + 2\vec{a} \times \vec{a} + \vec{b} \times \vec{b} - 2\vec{b} \times \vec{a}|$$ $$= \frac{1}{18} |3(\vec{a} \times \vec{b})| = \frac{1}{6} |\vec{a} \times \vec{b}|$$ $$\frac{\text{Area of } \Delta PQR}{\text{Area of } \Delta ABC} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} |\vec{a} \times \vec{b}|}{\frac{1}{6} |\vec{a} \times \vec{b}|} = 3$$

47. Let A be the point $(1, 2)$ and B be any point on the curve $x^2 + y^2 = 16$. If the centre of the locus of the point P, which divides the line segment AB in the ratio 3:2 is the point $C(\alpha, \beta)$, then the length of the line segment AC is

(a) $\frac{6\sqrt{5}}{5}$

(b) $\frac{2\sqrt{5}}{5}$

(d) $\frac{4\sqrt{5}}{5}$

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Ans. (c) : Given parametric point $B(4 \cos \theta, 4 \sin \theta)$

$$h = \frac{3(4 \cos \theta) + 2(1)}{3 + 2} = \frac{12 \cos \theta + 2}{5}$$ $$k = \frac{3(4 \sin \theta) + 2(2)}{3 + 2} = \frac{12 \sin \theta + 4}{5}$$ $$12 \cos \theta = 5h - 2 \quad \text{-----(i)}$$ $$12 \sin \theta = 5k - 4 \quad \text{-----(ii)}$$

Squaring and adding (i) and (ii):

$$(12 \cos \theta)^2 + (12 \sin \theta)^2 = (5h - 2)^2 + (5k - 4)^2$$ $$144 = (5h - 2)^2 + (5k - 4)^2$$ $$\text{Centre } C = \left( \frac{2}{5}, \frac{4}{5} \right)$$ $$AC = \sqrt{\left( 1 - \frac{2}{5} \right)^2 + \left( 2 - \frac{4}{5} \right)^2} = \sqrt{\left( \frac{3}{5} \right)^2 + \left( \frac{6}{5} \right)^2} = \sqrt{\frac{9 + 36}{25}} = \frac{\sqrt{45}}{5} = \frac{3\sqrt{5}}{5}$$

48. A line segment AB of length $\lambda$ moves such that the points A and B remain on the periphery of a circle of radius $\lambda$. Then the locus of the point, that divides the line segment AB in the ratio 2 : 3 is a circle of radius

(a) $\frac{3}{5}\lambda$

(b) $\frac{19}{7}\lambda$

(d) $\frac{\sqrt{19}}{5}\lambda$

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Ans. (d) :

$$h = \frac{3\lambda \cos \theta + 2\lambda \cos\left(\theta + \frac{\pi}{3}\right)}{5}$$ $$k = \frac{3\lambda \sin \theta + 2\lambda \sin\left(\theta + \frac{\pi}{3}\right)}{5}$$ $$h^2 + k^2 = \frac{\lambda^2}{25} \left( 9 + 4 + 12 \cos \frac{\pi}{3} \right) = \frac{\lambda^2}{25} (13 + 6) = \frac{19}{25}\lambda^2$$ $$r = \frac{\sqrt{19}}{5}\lambda$$