Subject: Optional Mathematics
The angle between two lines
Angle between the lines y = m1 + c1 and y = m2 + c2 and y = m2x + c2
Condition of perpendicularity
m1m2 = -1
Condition of Parallelism
m1 = m2
Angle between the lines A1x + B1y + C1 = 0 and A2x + B2y +C2 = 0
Condition of perpendicularity
A1A2 + B1B2 = 0
Condition of Parallelism
A1B2 = A2B1
Equation of any line parallel to ax + by + c = 0
k = -bc
Equation of any line perpendicular to ax +by +c = 0
k = ac
Let the equation of two lines AB and CD be y = m1x + c1 and y = m2x + c2 respectively.
let the lines AB and CD make angles θ1 and θ2 respectively with the positive direction of X-axis.
Then, tanθ1 = m1 and tanθ2 = m2.
Let the lines AB and CD intersect each other at the point E.
Let the angles between the lines AB and CD
∠CEA = Φ
Then by plane geometry, θ1 = Φ + θ2
or,Φ =θ1-θ2
∴ tanΦ = tan(θ1 -θ2) = \(\frac {tan\theta_1 - tan\theta_2}{1 + tan\theta_1 tan\theta_2}\) = \(\frac{m_1 - m_2}{1+tan\theta_1 tan\theta_2}\) .........(i)
Again, let ∠BAC = Ψ
Then by place geometry ,Φ + Ψ = 1800
or, Ψ = 1800 - Φ
or, tan Ψ = tan (180 - Φ) = -tan Φ = - \(\frac{m_1 - m_2}{1+m_1m_2}\) ............(ii)
Hence if angles between the lines y = m1x + c1 and y = m2x + c2 be the θ then,
tanθ =± \(\frac{m_1 - m_2}{1+m_1m_2}\)
θ = tan-1(± \(\frac{m_1 - m_2}{1+m_1m_2}\))
Condition of Perpendicularity
Two lines AB and CD will be perpendicular to each other if the angle between them θ = 90o.
We have tanθ = ± \(\frac{m_1 - m_2}{1+m_1m_2}\)
or, tan900 = ± \(\frac{m_1 - m_2}{1+m_1m_2}\)
or, cot900 = ± \(\frac{1+m_1m_2}{m_1 - m_2}\)
or, 0 = \(\frac{1+m_1m_2}{m_1 - m_2}\)
or, 1 +m1m2 =0
or, m1m2 = -1
Two lines will be perpendicular to each other if m1m2 = -1
i.e. if product of the slopes = -1 .
Condition of Parallelism
Two lines AB and CD will be parallel to each other if the angle between them θ = 00.
we have, tanθ = ± \(\frac{m_1 - m_2}{1+m_1m_2}\)
or, tan00 = ± \(\frac{m_1 - m_2}{1+m_1m_2}\)
or, 0 = \(\frac{m_1 - m_2}{1+m_1m_2}\)
or, m1 - m2 = 0
or, m1 = m2
∴ Two lines will be parallel to each other if m1 = m2 i.e. if slopes are equal.
Let equations of two straight lines AB and CD be A1x + B1y + C1 = 0 and A2x + B2y + C2 = 0 respectively.
Then slope of AB = -\(\frac{A_1}{B_1}\)
Slope of CD = -\(\frac{A_2}{B_2}\)
Let the lines AB and CD make angles θ1 and θ2 with the positive direction of X-axis.
Then, tanθ1 = -\(\frac{A_1}{B_1}\) and tanθ2 = -\(\frac{A_2}{B_2}\)
Let ∠CEA = Φ.
Then, θ1 = θ1 - θ2
or, Φ = θ1 - θ2
∴ tan Φ = tan( θ1 - θ2) = \(\frac{tan\theta_1 - tan\theta_2}{1 + tan\theta_1 tan\theta_2}\) = \(\frac{A_2 B_1 - A_1 B_2}{A_1 A_2 + B_1 B_2}\) = -\(\frac{A_1 B_2 - A_2 B_1}{A_1 A_2 + B_1 B_2}\) ......(i)
Let ∠BEC = Ψ
Then Ψ + Φ = 1800
or, Ψ = 1800 - Φ
∴ tan Ψ = tan(1800 - Φ) = -tanΦ = \(\frac{A_1 B_2 - A_2 B_1}{A_1 A_2 + B_1 B_2}\) .........(ii)
Hence if angles between the lines A1x + B1y + C1 = 0 and A2x + B2y + C2 = 0 is θ, then
tanθ = ± \(\frac{A_1 B_2 - A_2 B_1}{A_1 A_2 + B_1 B_2}\)
or, θ = tan-1 (±\(\frac{A_1 B_2 - A_2 B_1}{A_1 A_2 + B_1 B_2}\) )
Condition of Perpendicularity
Two lines AB and CD will be perpendicular to each other if θ = 900
Then tan900 = ± \(\frac{A_1 B_2 - A_2 B_1}{A_1 A_2 + B_1 B_2}\)
or, ∞ = \(\frac{A_1 B_2 - A_2 B_1}{A_1 A_2 + B_1 B_2}\)
∴ A1A2 + B1B2 = 0
Condition of Parallelism
Two lines AB and CD will be parrallel to each other if θ = 00
Then, tan00 = ± \(\frac{A_1 B_2 - A_2 B_1}{A_1 A_2 + B_1 B_2}\)
or, 0 = \(\frac{A_1 B_2 - A_2 B_1}{A_1 A_2 + B_1 B_2}\)
or, A1B2 - A2B1 = 0
or, A1B2 = A2B1
∴ \(\frac{A_1}{A_2}\) = \(\frac{B_1}{B_2}\)
Equation of the given line is ax + by + c = 0
Slope of this line = -\(\frac{coefficient \;of \;x}{coefficient \;of \;y}\) = -\(\frac{a}{b}\)
Slope of the line parallel to this line = -\(\frac{a}{b}\)
Now, equation of a line having slope -\(\frac{a}{b}\) is given by
y = mx + c
or, y = -\(\frac{a}{b}\)x + c
or, by = -ax + bc
or, ax + by - bc = 0
or, ax + by + k = 0 where, k = -bc.
Hence equation of any line parallel to ax + by + c = 0 is given by ax + by + k = 0 where k is an arbitrary constant.
Equation of the given line is ax + by + c = 0
Slope of this line = -\(\frac{coefficient\;of\;x}{coefficient\;of\;y}\) = -\(\frac{a}{b}\)
Slope of the line perpendicular to given line = \(\frac{b}{a}\)
Now equation of a line having slope \(\frac{b}{a}\) is given by
y = mx + c
or, y = \(\frac{b}{a}\)x + c
or, ay = bx + ac
or, bx - ay + ac = 0
or, bx - ay +k = 0 where k = ac.
Hence, equation of any line perpendicular to ax + by + c = 0 is given by bx - ay + k = 0 where k is an arbitrary constant.
Angle between the lines y = m1 + c1 and y = m2 + c2 and y = m2x + c2
Condition of perpendicularity
m1m2 = -1
Condition of Parallelism
m1 = m2
Angle between the lines A1x + B1y + C1 = 0 and A2x + B2y +C2 = 0
Condition of perpendicularity
A1A2 + B1B2 = 0
Condition of Parallelism
A1B2 = A2B1
Equation of any line parallel to ax + by + c = 0
k = -bc
Equation of any line perpendicular to ax +by +c = 0
k = ac
Write down the condition for the lines a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and a2x + b2y + c2 = 0 to the perpendicular and parallel to each other.
Given:
a1x + b1y + c1 = 0..............................(1)
a2x + b2y + c2 = 0..............................(2)
Slope of eqn (1), m1 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = -\(\frac {a_1}{b_1}\)
Slope of eqn (2), m2 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = -\(\frac {a_2}{b_2}\)
when the lines are parallel, then:
m1 = m2
or,-\(\frac {a_1}{b_1}\) =-\(\frac {a_2}{b_2}\)
∴ a1b2 = a2b1 Ans
when the lines are perpendicular, then:
m1× m2= - 1
or,-\(\frac {a_1}{b_1}\)×-\(\frac {a_2}{b_2}\) = - 1
∴ a1a2 = - b1b2Ans
Prove that the two straight lines 5x + 4y - 10 = 0 and 15x + 12y - 7 = 0 are parallel to each other.
Here,
5x + 4y - 10 = 0............................(1)
15x + 12y - 7 = 0.........................(2)
Slope of eqn (1), m1 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = -\(\frac 54\)
Slope of eqn (2), m2 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = -\(\frac {15}{12}\) = -\(\frac 54\)
m1 = m2 = - \(\frac 54\)
∴ The given two lines are parallel to each other. Proved
Prove that the pair of straight lines x + 3y = 2 and 6x - 2y = 9 are perpendicular to each other.
Here,
x + 3y = 2..................................(1)
6x - 2y = 9................................(2)
Slope of eqn (1), m1 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = - \(\frac 13\)
Slope of eqn (2), m2 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = - \(\frac 6{-2}\) =3
We have,
m1× m2 =- \(\frac 13\)× 3 = - 1
∴m1× m2 = - 1
Hence, the given two lines are perpendicular each other. Proved
If two lines 3x - 2y - 5 = 0 and 2x + py - 3 = 0 are parallel to each other, find the value pf p.
Here,
3x - 2y - 5 = 0..............................(1)
2x + py - 3 = 0.............................(2)
Slope of eqn (1), m1 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = - \(\frac 3{-2}\) = \(\frac 32\)
Slope of eqn (2), m2 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = - \(\frac 2{p}\)
When two lines are parallel lines, then:
m1 = m2
or,\(\frac 32\) = - \(\frac 2{p}\)
or, p = \(\frac {-2 × 2}3\)
∴ p = -\(\frac 43\) Ans
If two lines 4x + ky - 4 = 0 and 2x - 6y = 5 are perpendicular to each others find the value of k.
Here,
4x + ky - 4 = 0..............................(1)
2x - 6y = 5.............................(2)
Slope of eqn (1), m1 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = - \(\frac 4k\)
Slope of eqn (2), m2 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = - \(\frac 2{-6}\) = \(\frac 13\)
when two line are perpendicular to each other,
m1× m2 = - 1
or, - \(\frac 4k\) × \(\frac 13\) = - 1
or, - \(\frac 43\)× - 1 = k
∴ k = \(\frac 43\) Ans
Write down the formula for the angle between the pair of lines y = m1x + c1 and y = m2x + c2, stating also the condition when they are perpendicular and parallel to each other.
The formulae of angle between y = m1x + c1 andy = m2x + c2is:
tan\(\theta\) = ± \(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\)
when m1× m2 = -1, the two lines are perpendicular to each other.
when m1 = m2, the two lines are parallel to each other.
If the line passing through (3, -4) and (-2, a) is parallel to the line given by the equation y + 2x + 3 = 0. Find the value of a.
Here,
Slope of points (3, -4) and (-2, a)
m1 = \(\frac {y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\) = \(\frac {a + 4}{-2 - 3}\) = \(\frac {-(a + 4)}5\)
Given eqn is y + 2x + 3 = 0
Slope of above eqn (m2) = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = -\(\frac 21\) = - 2
when lines are parallel then,
m1 = m2
or,\(\frac {-(a + 4)}5\) = - 2
or, a + 4 = 10
or, a = 10 - 4
∴ a = 6 Ans
Prove that the line joining the points (3, -4) and (-2, 6) is parallel to the line y + 2x + 3 = 0.
Here,
Slope of the points (3, -4) and (-2, 6) is:
m1 = \(\frac {y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\) = \(\frac {6 + 4}{-2 - 3}\) = \(\frac {10}{-5}\) = -2
Slope of the eqn y + 2x + 3 = 0 is:
m2 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = - \(\frac 21\) = -2
From above,
m1= m2 = - 2
Hence, the lines are parallel. Proved
For what the value of k, the line kx - 3y + 6 = 0 is perpendicular to the lie joining (4, 3) and (5, -3)?
Here,
Given eqn is kx - 3y + 6 = 0
Slope of above eqn is:
m1 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = - \(\frac k{-3}\) = \(\frac k3\)
Slope ofthe point (4, 3) and (5, -3) is:
m2 = \(\frac {y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\) = \(\frac {-3 - 3}{5 - 4}\) = - \(\frac 61\) = -6
If lines are perpendicular then:
m1× m2 = -1
or, \(\frac k3\)× -6 = -1
or, k = \(\frac {-1}{-2}\)
∴ k = \(\frac 12\) Ans
Write down the formula for the angle between the pair of lines y = m1x + c1 and y = m2x + c2, stating also the condition when they are perpendicular to each other.
Here,
Given equations of the lines are:
y = m1x + c1...............................(1)
y = m2x + c2...............................(2)
If \(\theta\) be the angle between two lines (1) and (2);
The formula of angle between the given lines is:
tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\)
∴ \(\theta\) = tan-1(± \(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\))
If two lines are perpendicular (\(\theta\) = 90°)
tan 90° =± \(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\)
or,∞=± \(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\)
or, \(\frac 10\) =± \(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\)
or, 1 + m1m2 = 0
∴ m1m2 = -1 Ans
If two lines 2x + ay + 3 = 0 and 3x - 2y = 5 are perpendicular to each other find the value of a.
Here,
The given equations are:
2x + ay + 3 = 0....................(1)
3x - 2y = 5.............................(2)
Slope of equation (1), m1 = -\(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = - \(\frac 2a\)
Slope of equation (2), m2 = -\(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = - \(\frac 3{-2}\) = \(\frac 32\)
If equation (1) and equation (2) are perpendicular to each other:
m1× m2 = -1
or,- \(\frac 2a\)×\(\frac 32\) = -1
or, -6 = - 2a
or, a = \(\frac 62\)
∴ a = 3 Ans
Prove that 2x + 4y - 7 = 0 and 6x + 12y + 4 = 0 are parallel to each other.
Here,
Given equations of the lines are:
2x + 4y - 7 = 0...........................(1)
6x + 12y + 4 = 0.......................(2)
Slope of equation (1) is: m1 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = -\(\frac 24\) = -\(\frac 12\)
Slope of equation (2) is: m2 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = -\(\frac 6{12}\) = -\(\frac 12\)
∴ m1 = m2 = \(\frac {-1}2\)
Since, the slope of these equations are equal, the lines are parallel to each other. Proved
Find the actual angle between the lines 3x + 5y = 7 and 3y = 2x + 4.
Given lines are:
3x + 5y = 7 i.e. 3x + 5y - 7 = 0........................(1)
3y = 2x + 4 i.e. 2x - 3y + 4 = 0........................(2)
Slope of eqn (1), m1 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = \(\frac {-2}{-3}\) = \(\frac 23\)
Slope of eqn (2), m2 = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = \(\frac {-3}{5}\)
Let \(\theta\) be the angle between the equation (1) and (2):
tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\)
or, tan\(\theta\) =± (\(\frac {\frac 23 + \frac 35}{1 - \frac 23 × \frac 35}\))
or, tan\(\theta\) =± (\(\frac {\frac {10 + 9}{15}}{\frac {5 - 2}5}\))
or, tan\(\theta\) =± (\(\frac {19}{15}\) × \(\frac 53\))
or, tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {19}9\)
For acute angle,
tan\(\theta\) = \(\frac {19}9\)= 2.11
∴ \(\theta\) = 65°
∴ The acute angle between two lines is 65°. Ans
Find the acute angle between lines 3y - x - 6 = 0 and y = 2x + 5.
Here,
Given equation are:
3y - x - 6 = 0..............................(1)
y = 2x + 5 i.e. -2x + y = 5...................(2)
Slope of eqn (1), m1= -\(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = -\(\frac {(-1)}3\) = \(\frac 13\)
Slope of eqn (2), m2= -\(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = -\(\frac {(-2)}1\) = 2
If \(\theta\) be the angle between the eqn (1) and (2),
tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\)
or, tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {\frac 13 - 2}{1 + \frac 13 × 2}\)
or, tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {\frac {1 - 6}3}{\frac {3 + 2}3}\)
or, tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {-5}3\)× \(\frac 35\)
∴ tan\(\theta\) =± (-1)
Taking -ve sign,
tan\(\theta\) = +1
tan\(\theta\) = 45°
∴\(\theta\) = 45° Ans
Find the acute angle between the lines x - 3y = 4 and 2x - y = 3.
Here,
x - 3y = 4......................(1)
2x - y = 3......................(2)
Slope of eqn (1), m1 = -\(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = \(\frac {-1}{-3}\) = \(\frac 13\)
Slope of eqn (2), m2 = -\(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = \(\frac {-2}{-1}\) = 2
If \(\theta\) be the angle between the eqn (1) and (2),
tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\)
or, tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {\frac 13 - 2}{1 + \frac 13 × 2}\)
or, tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {\frac {1 - 6}3}{\frac {3 + 2}3}\)
or, tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {-5}3\)× \(\frac 35\)
∴ tan\(\theta\) =± (-1)
Taking -ve sign,
tan\(\theta\) = +1
tan\(\theta\) = 45°
∴\(\theta\) = 45° Ans
In the given figure, find the value of \(\theta\).
Here,
Given equation are:
y - 3x - 2 = 0
or, -3x + y - 2 = 0..............................(1)
y = 2x + 5
or, - 2x + y = 5...................................(2)
Slope of eqn (1), m1 = -\(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = \(\frac {-3}{-1}\) = 3
Slope of eqn (2), m2 = -\(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = -\(\frac {-2}{1}\) =2
If \(\theta\) be the angle between two lines,
tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\)
or, tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {3 - 2}{1 + 3 × 2}\)
or, tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac 1{1 + 6}\)
∴ tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac 17\)
Taking +ve sign,
\(\theta\) = tan-1(\(\frac 17\))
∴ \(\theta\) = 8.13° Ans
Find the obtuse angle between the lines x = 3y + 8 and 2x + 11 = 7y.
Here,
Given lines are:
x = 3y + 8
i.e. x - 3y - 8 = 0..................................(1)
2x + 11 = 7y
i.e. 2x - 7y + 11 = 0............................(2)
Slope of eqn (1),m1= - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = - \(\frac 1{-3}\) = \(\frac 13\)
Slope of eqn (2),m2= - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = - \(\frac 2{-7}\) = \(\frac 27\)
Let \(\theta\) be the angle between the equation (1) and (2),
tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\)
or, tan\(\theta\) = ± \(\frac {\frac 13 - \frac 27}{1 + \frac 13 × \frac 27}\)
or, tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {\frac {7 - 6}{21}}{\frac {21 + 2}{21}}\)
or, tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac 1{21}\)× \(\frac {21}{23}\)
∴ tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac 1{23}\)
For obtuse angle,
tan\(\theta\) = -\(\frac 1{23}\)
or, tan\(\theta\) = tan (180° -2°)
∴ \(\theta\) = 178°
∴ The obtuse angle between two lines is 178°. Ans
Find the equation of the lines passing the point (2, -1) and perpendicular to the line 5x - 7y + 10 = 0.
Given equation is:
5x - 7y + 10 = 0............................(1)
Equation (1) changes in perpendicular form
7x + 5y + k = 0.............................(2)
The point (2, -1) passes through the equation (2)
7× 2 + 5× -1 + k = 0
or, 14 - 5 + k = 0
or, 9 + k = 0
∴ k = -9
Putting the value of k in equation (2)
7x + 5y - 9 = 0
∴ Required equation is:7x + 5y - 9 = 0 Ans
Find the equation of the line passing through the point (2, -3) and perpendicular to the line 5x - 4y + 19 = 0.
Given line is:
5x - 4y + 19 = 0...........................(1)
Equation (1) changes into the perpendicular form:
4x + 5y + k = 0............................(2)
The point (2, -3) passes through the equation (2)
4× 2 + 5× -3 + k = 0
or, 8 - 15 + k = 0
or, -7 + k = 0
∴ k = 7
Putting the value of k in equation (2)
4x + 5y + 7 = 0
∴ The required equation is 4x + 5y + 7 = 0. Ans
Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line joining point (3, -7) and (-5, 3).
The slope of the line joining (3, - 7) and (-5, 3) is:
m1 = \(\frac {y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\) = \(\frac {3 + 7}{-5 - 3}\) = \(\frac {10}{-8}\) = -\(\frac 54\)
The mid-pointof the line joining (3, - 7) and (-5, 3) is:
P(x, y) = (\(\frac {3 - 5}2\), \(\frac {-7 + 3}2\)) = (\(\frac {-2}2\), \(\frac {-4}2\)) = (-1, -2)
The equation of the line passing through (-1, -2) is:
y + 2 = m (x + 1)............................(1)
Equation (1) is the perpendicular bisector of the line joining given two points,
m1× m2 = -1
or,-\(\frac 54\)× m2 = -1
∴ m2 = \(\frac 45\)
Putting the value of m2 in equation (1)
y + 2 = \(\frac 45\)(x + 1)
or, 5y + 10 = 4x + 4
or, 4x - 5y - 10 + 4 = 0
∴ 4x - 5y - 6 = 0 Ans
Find the equation of the straight line, which passes through the point (-6, 4) and perpendicular to 3x - 4y + 9 = 0.
Here,
Given line is:
3x - 4y + 9 = 0..........................(1)
The line perpendicular to the equation (1) is:
4x + 3y + k = 0.........................(2)
The equation (2) passes through the point (-6, 4)
4× -6 + 3× 4 + k = 0
or, -24 + 12 + k = 0
or, -12 + k = 0
∴ k = 12
Putting the value of k in equation (2)
4x + 3y + 12 = 0 Ans
The points A and B have co-ordinates (3, -1) and (7, 1) respectively. Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of AB.
Given:
The co-ordinatesof A and B are: (3, -1) and (7, 1) respectively.
Equation of A(3, -1) and B(7, 1):
y + 1 = \(\frac {1 + 1}{7 - 3}\) (x - 3) [\(\because\) y - y1 = \(\frac {y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\) (x - x1)]
or, 4y + 4 = 2x - 6
or, 2x - 4y - 6 - 4 = 0
or, 2x - 4y - 10 = 0
or, 2(x - 2y - 5) = 0
∴ x - 2y - 5 = 0...................................(1)
Mid-point of A(3, -1) and B(7, 1)
= (\(\frac {3 + 7}2\), \(\frac {-1 + 1}2\)) [\(\because\) (x, y) = (\(\frac {x_1 + x_2}2\), \(\frac {y_1 + y_2}2\))]
= (\(\frac {10}2\), \(\frac 02\))
= (5, 0)
The perpendicular form of the equation x - 2y - 5 = 0 is:
2x + y + k = 0........................(2)
The point (5, 0) passes through the equation (2)
2x + y + k = 0
or, 2× 5 + 0 + k = 0
or, 10 + k = 0
∴ k = -10
Putting the value of k in equation (2),
2x + y - 10 = 0 Ans
Find the equation of the straight line which passes through the point (-2, -3) and perpendicular to the line 5x + 7y = 14.
Here,
Given equation is:
5x + 7y - 14 = 0.........................(1)
Equation (1) changes in perpendicular form
7x - 5y + k = 0............................(2)
Point (-2, -3) passes through the equation (2)
7× (-2) - 5× (-3) + k = 0
or, -14 + 15 + k = 0
or, 1 + k = 0
∴k = -1
Putting the value of k in equation (2)
7x - 5y - 1 = 0
∴ Required equation is:7x - 5y - 1 = 0 Ans
Find the equation of the line passing through (2, 3) and perpendicular to the line 4x - 3y = 10.
Given equation is:
4x - 3y = 10
i.e. 4x - 3y - 10 = 0..................................(1)
Equation (1) changes in the perpendicular form
3x + 4y + k = 0.........................................(2)
Point (2, 3) passes through the equation (2)
3× 2 + 4× 3 + k = 0
or, 6 + 12 + k = 0
or, 18 + k = 0
∴ k = -18
Substituting the value of k in equation (2)
3x + 4y - 18 = 0
∴ Required equation is: 3x + 4y - 18 = 0 Ans
Find the equation of the line passing through the point (2, -3) and perpendicular to the line 3x + 4y + 18 = 0.
Given equation is: 3x + 4y + 18 = 0.........................................(1)
Equation (1) changes in perpendicular form:
4x - 3y + k = 0.....................................(2)
Point (2, -3) passes through the equation (2)
4× 2 - 3× (-3) + k = 0
or, 8 + 9 + k = 0
or, 17 + k = 0
∴ k = -17
Putting the value of k in eqn (2)
4x - 3y - 17 = 0
∴ The required equation is:4x - 3y - 17 = 0 Ans
Find the equation of the line which passes through the point (4, 6) and is perpendicular to the line x - 2y - 2 = 0.
Given equation is: x - 2y - 2 = 0........................................(1)
Equation (1) changes in perpendicular form:
2x + y + k = 0.....................................(2)
Point (4, 6) passes through the equation (2)
2 × 4 + 6 + k = 0
or, 8 + 6+ k = 0
or, 14 + k = 0
∴ k = -14
Putting the value of k in eqn (2)
2x + y - 14 = 0
∴ The required equation is: 2x + y - 14 = 0Ans
Find the equation of a straight line passing through the point (2, 3) and perpendicular to the straight line x - 3y - 2 = 0.
Given equation is: x - 3y - 2 = 0............................(1)
Equation (1) changes in perpendicular form:
3x + y + k = 0.....................................(2)
Point (2, 3) passes through the equation (2)
3× 2+ 3+ k = 0
or, 6+ 3+ k = 0
or, 9+ k = 0
∴ k = -9
Putting the value of k in eqn (2)
3x + y -9 = 0
∴ The required equation is: 3x + y -9 = 0 Ans
\(\triangle\)PQR has its vertices P(-2, 1), Q(2, 3) and R(-2, -4). Find the equation of the perpendicular drawn from the vertex P to QR.
Vertices of \(\triangle\)PQR are: P(-2, 1), Q(2, 3) and R(-2, -4).
We know that:
y - y1 = \(\frac {y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)(x- x1)
Eqn of QR,
y - 3 = \(\frac {-4 - 3}{-2 - 2}\)(x - 2)
or, y - 3 = \(\frac {-7}{-4}\)(x - 2)
or, y - 3 = \(\frac {7}{4}\)(x - 2)
or, 4y - 12 = 7x - 14
or, 7x - 14 - 4y +12 = 0
or, 7x - 4y - 2 = 0..................................(1)
The eqn (1) change in perpendicular form,
4x + 7y + k = 0.......................................(2)
The point (-2, 1) passes through eqn (1),
4× (-2) + 7× 1 + k = 0
or, -8 + 7 + k = 0
or, -1 + k = 0
∴ k = 1
Putting the value of k in eqn (2)
4x + 7y + 1 = 0 Ans
A(-1, 5), B(-4, -1) and C(3, -2) are the vertices of \(\triangle\)ABC. Find the equation of the line which passes through the vertex A and parallel to the side BC.
Given:
A(-1, 5), B(-4, -1) and C(3, -2) are the vertices of \(\triangle\)ABC.
We know,
Equation of the line passing through B(-4, -1) and C(3, -2) is:
y - y1 = \(\frac {y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)(x - x1)
or, y + 1 = \(\frac {-2 + 1}{3 + 4}\)(x + 4)
or, y + 1 = \(\frac {-1}7\)(x + 4)
or, 7 (y + 1) = -1 (x + 4)
or, 7y + 7 = -x - 4
or, x + 7y + 4 +7 = 0
∴ x + 7y + 11 = 0..................................(1)
The line parallel to the equation (1)
x + 7y + k = 0..........................................(2)
The equation (2) passes through the point A(-1, 5)
-1 + 7× 5 + k = 0
or, -1 + 35 + k = 0
or, 34 + k = 0
∴ k = -34
Putting the value of k in the equation (2)
x + 7y - 34 = 0
∴ The required equation is:x + 7y - 34 = 0 Ans
In the given figure D is the mid-point of BC. Prove that: AD ⊥ BC. Find the equation of AD also.
Here,
ABC is a triangle. The vertices of \(\triangle\)ABC are A(2, 8), B(-3, 5) and C(5, 3).
D is the mid-point of BC.
Co-ordinates of D
= (\(\frac {x_1 + x_2}2\), \(\frac {y_1 + y_2}2\))
= (\(\frac {-3 + 5}2\), \(\frac {5 + 3}2\))
= (\(\frac 22\), \(\frac 82\))
= (1, 4)
Slope of BC (m1)
= \(\frac {y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)
= \(\frac {3 - 5}{5 + 3}\)
= \(\frac {-2}8\)
= \(\frac {-1}4\)
Slope of AD (m2)
= \(\frac {y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)
= \(\frac {4 - 8}{1 - 2}\)
= \(\frac {-4}{-1}\)
= 4
Now,
m1m2 = \(\frac {-1}4\)× 4 = -1
The product of two slope is equal to -1 so these are perpendicular.
∴ AD⊥ BC Proved
Again,
Equation of AD;
y - y1 =\(\frac {y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)(x - x1)
or, y - 8 = \(\frac {4 - 8}{1 - 2}\)(x - 2)
or, y - 8 = \(\frac {-4}{-1}\)(x - 2)
or, y - 8 = 4x - 8
or, 4x - 8 - y + 8 = 0
∴ 4x - y = 0
Hence, the required equation is:4x - y = 0 Ans
The vertices of A(3, 4), B(-2, 2) and C(3, -3) of a \(\triangle\)ABC. AD is perpendicular drawn from the vertex A on the opposite side BC. Find the equation of the AD.
Here,
The vertices of \(\triangle\)ABC are: A(3, 4), B(-2, 2) and C(3, -3).
Equation of BC is:
y - y1= \(\frac {y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)(x - x1)
or, y - 2 = \(\frac {-3 - 2}{3 + 2}\)(x + 2)
or, y - 2 = \(\frac {-5}5\)(x + 2)
or, y - 2 = -x - 2
or, x + 2 + y - 2 = 0
∴ x + y = 0.......................................(1)
The eqn (1) changes in perpendicular form,
x - y + k = 0......................................(2)
The point A(3, 4) passes through eqn (1)
3 - 4 + k = 0
or, -1 + k = 0
∴ k = 1
Putting the value of k in eqn (1)
x - y + 1 = 0
∴ The required equation is:x - y + 1 = 0 Ans
From the point P(-2, 4), if PQ is drawn perpendicular to the line 7x - 24y + 10 = 0. Find the equation of the line PQ. Also determine the length of PQ.
Given equation is: 7x - 24y + 10 = 0......................(1)
Equation (1) change in perpendicular form
24x + 7y + k = 0..............................(2)
Equation (2) passes through the point (-2, 4)
24× (-2) + 7× 4 + k = 0
or, -48 + 28 + k = 0
or, -20 + k = 0
∴ k = 20
Putting the value of k in equation (2)
24x + 7y + 20 = 0
Equation of the line PQ is: 24x + 7y + 20 = 0
We know,
d = \(\begin {vmatrix} \frac {Ax + By + C}{\sqrt {A^2 + B^2}}\\ \end {vmatrix}\)
Perpendicular length of PQ;
=\(\begin {vmatrix} \frac {7 × (-2) - 24 × 4 + 10}{\sqrt {7^2 + (24)^2}}\\ \end {vmatrix}\)
=\(\begin {vmatrix} \frac {-14 - 96 + 10}{\sqrt {49 + 576}}\\ \end {vmatrix}\)
=\(\begin {vmatrix} \frac {-100}{\sqrt {625}}\\ \end {vmatrix}\)
=\(\begin {vmatrix} \frac {-100}{25}\\ \end {vmatrix}\)
=\(\begin {vmatrix} -4\\ \end {vmatrix}\)
= 4 units
∴ The perpendicular length of PQ = 4 units and equation of PQ is:24x + 7y + 20 = 0 Ans
Find the equation of two lines which passes through (2, -1) and make an angle of 45° with the lines 6x + 5y - 1 = 0.
Let: m be the slope of the required line, so that its equation is:
y - y1 = m(x - x1).............................(1)
Point (2, -1) passes through equation (1):
y + 1 = m(x - 2)...............................(2)
Given equation is:
6x + 5y - 1 = 0.................................(3)
Slope of eqn (1) is:
slope (m1) = - \(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = - \(\frac 65\)
Now,
Using angle formula,
tan\(\theta\) =± (\(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\))
or, tan 45° =± (\(\frac {m + \frac 65}{1 - m\frac 65}\))
or, 1 =± (\(\frac {\frac {5m + 6}5}{\frac {5 - 6m}5}\))
or, 1 =± (\(\frac {5m + 6}{5 - 6m}\))
Taking +ve sign,
5 - 6m = 5m + 6
or, -6m - 5m = 6 - 5
or, -11m = 1
∴ m = -\(\frac 1{11}\)
Taking -ve sign,
5 - 6m = - (5m + 6)
or, 5 - 6m = -5m - 6
or, -6m + 5m = - 6 - 5
or, - m = - 11
∴ m = 11
Putting the value of m = -\(\frac 1{11}\) in equation (2)
y + 1 = m (x - 2)
or, y + 1 = -\(\frac 1{11}\)(x - 2)
or, 11y + 11 = -x + 2
or, x + 11y + 11 - 2 = 0
∴ x + 11y + 9 = 0
Putting the value of m = 11 in equation (2)
y + 1 = m(x - 2)
or, y + 1= 11 (x - 2)
or, y + 1 = 11x - 22
or, 11x - y - 22 - 1 = 0
∴ 1 1x - y - 23 = 0
Hence, the required equations are: x + 11y + 9 = 0 and 11x - y - 23 = 0 Ans
In the given figure the equation of AB is 12(x + 3) = 5y, find the equation of AC.
Given:
The eqn of AB is:
12(x + 3) = 5y
or, 12x + 36 - 5y = 0
or, 12x - 5y + 36 = 0........................(1)
Slope of eqn (1) is: m1 = \(\frac {12}5\)
The eqn of the line passes through (2, 3) is:
y - y1 = m (x - x1)
or, y - 3 = m (x - 2)..........................(2)
Slope of eqn (2) is: m2 = m
The angle between the lines (1) and (2) is 45°.
tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\)
or, tan 45° =± \(\frac {\frac {15}2 - m}{1 + \frac {12}5m}\)
or, 1 =± \(\frac {\frac {12 - 5m}5}{\frac {5 + 12m}5}\)
or, 1 =± \(\frac {12 - 5m}{5 + 12m}\)
Taking +ve sign,
5 + 12m = 12 - 5m
or, 12m + 5m = 12 - 5
or, 17m = 7
∴ m = \(\frac 7{17}\)
Taking -ve sign,
5 + 12m = - 12 + m
or, 12m - 5m = - 12 - 5
or, 7m = - 17
∴ m = -\(\frac {17}7\)
Substituting the value of m = \(\frac 7{17}\) in eqn (2)
y - 3 = \(\frac 7{17}\)(x - 2)
or, 17(y - 3) = 7(x - 2)
or, 17y - 51 = 7x - 14
or, 7x - 17y + 51 - 14 = 0
∴ 7x - 17y + 37 = 0
Substituting the value of m = \(\frac {-17}7\) in eqn (2)
y - 3 = \(\frac {-17}7\)(x - 2)
or, 7 (y - 3) = -17 (x - 2)
or, 7y - 21 = - 17x + 34
or, 17x - 34 + 7y - 21 = 0
∴ 17x + 7y - 55 = 0
∴ The required equations are:7x - 17y + 37 = 0 and17x + 7y - 55 = 0 Ans
Find the equation of the straight lines passing through the point (4, 3) and making an angle of 60° to the line \(\sqrt 3\)x - y = 4.
Here,
The eqn of line is:
\(\sqrt 3\)x - y = 4.............................(1)
The slope of eqn (1) is: m1 =\(\sqrt 3\)
The eqn of the line passes through (4, 3) is:
y - 3 = m(x - 4)..........................(2)
Slope of eqn (2) is m2 = m
The angle between eqn (1) and (2) is 60°.
tan\(\theta\) =± \(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\)
or, tan 60° =± \(\frac {\sqrt 3 -m}{1 + \sqrt3m}\)
or, \(\sqrt 3\) =± \(\frac {\sqrt 3 - m}{1 + \sqrt 3m}\)
Taking +ve sign,
\(\sqrt 3\)(1 + \(\sqrt 3\)m) = \(\sqrt 3\) - m
or, \(\sqrt 3\) + 3m = \(\sqrt 3\) - m
or, 3m + m = \(\sqrt 3\) - \(\sqrt3\)
or, 4m = 0
∴ m = 0
Taking -ve sign,
\(\sqrt 3\) + 3m = -\(\sqrt 3\) + m
or, 3m - m = -\(\sqrt 3\) - \(\sqrt 3\)
or, 2m = - 2\(\sqrt 3\)
or, m = \(\frac {-2\sqrt 3}2\)
∴ m = -\(\sqrt 3\)
Putting the value of m = 0 in eqn (2)
y - 3 = m(x - 4)
or, y - 3 = 0(x - 4)
∴ y - 3 = 0
Putting the value of m = -\(\sqrt 3\) in eqn (2)
y - 3 = m (x - 4)
or, y - 3 = -\(\sqrt 3\) (x - 4)
or, y - 3 = -\(\sqrt 3\)x + 4\(\sqrt 3\)
∴ \(\sqrt 3\)x + y = 4\(\sqrt 3\) + 3
∴ The required equations are: y - 3 = 0 and \(\sqrt 3\)x + y = 4\(\sqrt 3\) + 3 Ans
Find the equation of straight line which passes through the point (1, -4) and make an angle of 45° with the straight line 2x + 3y + 5 = 0.
Here,
The given eqn is:
2x + 3y + 5 = 0............................(1)
Slope of equation (1) is: m1 = \(\frac {-2}3\)
The equation of the line passes through (1, -4) is:
y + 4 = m(x - 1)...........................(2)
Slope of equation (2) is: m2 = m
The angle between the lines (1) and (2) is 45°.
tan\(\theta\) =± (\(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\))
or, tan 45° =± (\(\frac {\frac {-2}3 - m}{1 + m(\frac {-2}3)})\)
or, 1 =± (\(\frac {\frac {-2 - 3m}3}{\frac {3 - 2m}3})\)
or, 1 =± (\(\frac {-2 - 3m}{3 - 2m})\)
Taking +ve sign,
1 = \(\frac {-2 - 3m}{3 - 2m}\)
or, -2 - 3m = 3 - 2m
or, -3m + 2m = 3 + 2
or, -m = 5
∴ m = -5
Taking -vesign,
1 = \(\frac {-(-2 - 3m)}{3 - 2m}\)
or, 3 - 2m = 2 + 3m
or, 3m + 2m = 3 - 2
or, 5m = 1
∴ m = \(\frac 15\)
∴ m = -5, \(\frac 15\)
Substituting the value of m = -5 in equation (2)
y + 4 = - 5 (x - 1)
or, y + 4 = - 5x + 5
or, 5x + y + 4 - 5 = 0
∴ 5x + y - 1 = 0
Substituting the value of m = \(\frac 15\) in equation (2)
y + 4 = \(\frac 15\)(x - 1)
or, 5y + 20 = x - 1
or, x - 1 - 5y - 20 = 0
∴ x - 5y - 21 = 0
Hence, the required equations are:5x + y - 1 = 0 andx - 5y - 21 = 0 Ans
Find the equation of the straight lines passing through the point (2, 3) and making an angle of 45° with the line x - 3y = 2.
Here,
The given equation is:
x - 3y = 2.............................(1)
The slope of eqn (1) is: m1 = -\(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = \(\frac {-1}{-3}\) = \(\frac 13\)
Let, the equation of the line passes through point (2, 3) is;
y - 3 = m(x - 2)....................(2) [\(\because\)y - y1 = m(x - x1)]
The slope of equation (2) is: m2 = m
If the angle between the lines (1) and (2) is 45°, then:
tan\(\theta\) =± (\(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2})\)
or, tan 45° =± (\(\frac {\frac 13 - m}{1 + \frac 13m})\)
or, 1 =± \(\frac {\frac {1 - 3m}3}{\frac {3 + m}3}\)
or, 1 =± \(\frac {1 - 3m}{3 + m}\)
Taking +ve sign,
1 = \(\frac {1 - 3m}{3 + m}\)
3 + m = 1 - 3m
or, 3m + m = 1 - 3
or, 4m = - 2
or, m = -\(\frac 24\)
∴ m = - \(\frac 12\)
Taking -ve sign,
1 = -\(\frac {1 - 3m}{3 + m}\)
or, 3 + m = - (1 - 3m)
or, 3 + m = -1 + 3m
or, 3m - m = 3 + 1
or, 2m = 4
or, m = \(\frac 42\)
∴ m = 2
Putting the value of m = - \(\frac 12\) in eqn (2)
y - 3 = -\(\frac 12\)(x - 2)
or, 2y - 6 = - x + 2
or, x + 2y - 2 - 6 = 0
∴ x + 2y - 8 = 0
Putting the value of m = 2 in eqn (2)
y - 3 = 2(x - 2)
or, y - 3 = 2x - 4
or, 2x - 4 - y + 3 = 0
∴ 2x - y - 1 = 0
∴ The required equations are: x + 2y - 8 = 0 and2x - y - 1 = 0 Ans
Find the angle between two lines whose equations are y = m1x + c1 and y = m2x + c2.
Let: AB and AC be two lines whose equations are: y = m1x + c1 and y = m2x + c2, these lines meet OX in the point B and C respectively.
Let: \(\angle\)ABX = \(\theta_1\) and \(\angle\) = \(\theta_2\)
Let: tan\(\theta_1\) = m1 and tan\(\theta_2\) = m2
Let: \(\angle\)CAB = \(\theta\), then;
\(\theta_1\) = \(\theta\) + \(\theta_2\)
∴ \(\theta\) = \(\theta_1\) - \(\theta_2\)
Taking tan on both sides,
tan\(\theta\) = tan(\(\theta_1\) - \(\theta_2\))
or, tan\(\theta\) = \(\frac {tan\theta_1 - tan\theta_2}{1 + tan\theta_1\theta_2}\)
or, tan\(\theta\) = \(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\)
∴ \(\theta\) = tan-1(\(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2}\)) Ans
Find the angle between two lines whose equation are a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and a2x + b2y + c2 = 0.
Given equations are:
a1x + b1y + c1 = 0............................(1)
a2x + b2y + c2 = 0............................(2)
Let: m1 and m2 represents the slope of the lines (1) and (2) respectively.
Slope of (1), m1= -\(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = -\(\frac {a_1}{b_1}\)
Slope of (2), m2= -\(\frac {x-coefficient}{y-coefficient}\) = -\(\frac {a_2}{b_2}\)
Let: \(\theta\) be the angle between the two given lines. Then,
tan\(\theta\) =± (\(\frac {m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2})\)
or, tan\(\theta\) =± (\(\frac {(\frac {-a_1}{b_1}) - (\frac {-a_2}{b_2})}{1 + (\frac {-a_1}{b_1})(\frac {-a_2}{b_2})})\)
or, tan\(\theta\) =± (\(\frac {\frac {-a_1b_2 + a_2b_1}{b_1b_2}}{\frac {b_1b_2 + a_1a_2}{b_1b_2}})\)
or, tan\(\theta\) =± (\(\frac {a_2b_1 - a_1b_2}{a_1a_2 + b_1b_2})\)
∴ \(\theta\) = tan-1± (\(\frac {a_2b_1 - a_1b_2}{a_1a_2 + b_1b_2})\) Ans
Find the equation of the sides of an equilateral triangle whose vertex is (-1, 2) and base is y = 0.
Let: ABC is an equilateral triangle with base BC on x-axis.
i.e. y = 0, \(\angle\)CBA = 60° and \(\angle\)XCA = 120°
Slope of line AB = m1 = tan\(\theta\) = tan 60° = \(\sqrt 3\)
Slope of line CA = m2 = tan\(\theta\) = tan 120° = - \(\sqrt 3\)
The eqn of AB is:
y - y1 = m(x - x1)
or, y - 2 = \(\sqrt 3\)(x + 1)
or, y - 2 = \(\sqrt 3\)x + \(\sqrt 3\)
∴\(\sqrt 3\)x - y + 2 + \(\sqrt 3\) = 0
The eqn of the sides CA is:
y - y1 = m(x - x1)
or, y - 2 = -\(\sqrt 3\) (x + 1)
or, y - 2 = -\(\sqrt 3\)x - \(\sqrt 3\)
∴\(\sqrt 3\)x + y - 2 + \(\sqrt 3\) = 0
Hence, the required lines are:\(\sqrt 3\)x - y + 2 + \(\sqrt 3\) = 0 and\(\sqrt 3\)x + y - 2 + \(\sqrt 3\) = 0 Ans
Find the equation of the straight line passing through the point of intersection of the lines x + 2y = 3 and 2x - 3y = 20 and perpendicular to the line 2x - 3y + 5 = 0.
Given equations are:
x + 2y = 3...........................(1)
2x - 3y = 20......................(2)
Eqn (1) is multipliedby 2 and subtract with eqn (2)
2x | + | 4y | = | 6 |
2x | - | 3y | = | 20 |
- | + | - | ||
7y | = | -14 |
y = -\(\frac {14}7\)
∴ y = -2
Putting the value of y in eqn (1)
x + 2y = 3
or, x + 2× (-2) = 3
or, x - 4 = 3
or, x = 3 + 4
∴ x = 7
The point of intersection is: (7, -2)
The given eqn is:
2x - 3y + 5 = 0.............................(3)
The eqn (3) changes in perpendicular form:
-3x - 2y + k = 0..........................(4)
The point (7, -2) passes through eqn (4)
-3× 7 - 2× (-2) + k = 0
or, -21 + 4 + k = 0
or, -17 + k = 0
∴ k = 17
Putting the value of k in eqn (4)
-3x - 2y + 17 = 0
∴ 3x + 2y - 17 = 0 Ans
Find the equation of the straight line passing through the point that divides the join of (-3, 4) and (7, 1) in the ratio 3 : 2 and perpendicular to the line.
Given points are: (-3, -4) and (7, 1)
Eqn of two points is:
y - y1 = \(\frac {y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)(x - x1)
or, y + 4 = \(\frac {1 + 4}{7 + 3}\)(x + 3)
or, y +4 = \(\frac 5{10}\)(x + 3)
or, y +4 = \(\frac 12\)(x + 3)
or, 2y + 8 = x + 3
or, x + 3 - 2y - 8 = 0
∴ x - 2y - 5 = 0.............................(1)
The points (-3, -4) and (7, 1) divides by a point P(x, y) in the ratio 3 : 2.
Using section formula,
P(x, y) = (\(\frac {m_1x_2 + m_2x_1}{m_1 + m_2}\), \(\frac {m_1y_2 + m_2y_1}{m_1 + m_2})\)
or,P(x, y) = (\(\frac {3 × 7 + 2 × (-3)}{3 + 2}\), \(\frac {3 × 1 + 2 × (-4)}{3 + 2}\))
or,P(x, y) = (\(\frac {21 - 6}5\), \(\frac {3 - 8}5\))
or,P(x, y) = (\(\frac {15}5\), \(\frac {-5}5\))
∴ P(x, y) = (3, -1)
The eqn (1) changes in perpendicular form is:
-2x - y + k = 0....................................(2)
The point (3, -1) passes through eqn (2)
-2× 3 - (-1) + k = 0
or, -6 + 1 + k = 0
or, -5 + k = 0
∴ k = 5
Putting the value of k in eqn (2)
-2x - y + 5 = 0
∴ 2x + y - 5 = 0 Ans
If (2, 3) and (-6, 5) are the ends points of the diagonal of a square. Find the equation of the other diagonal.
Here,
The diagonals of the square bisect each other.
Mid-point of AC = (\(\frac {x_1 + x_2}2\), \(\frac {y_1 + y_2}2\)) = (\(\frac {2 - 6}2\), \(\frac {3 + 5}2\)) = (\(\frac {-4}2\), \(\frac 82\)) = (-2, 4)
The eqn of the points (2, 3) and (-6, 5) is:
y - y1 = \(\frac {y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)(x - x1)
or, y - 3 = \(\frac {5 - 3}{-6 - 2}\)(x - 2)
or, y - 3 = \(\frac 2{-8}\)(x - 2)
or, y - 3 = \(\frac 1{-4}\)(x - 2)
or, - 4y + 12 = x - 2
or, x - 2 + 4y - 12 = 0
∴ x + 4y - 14 = 0.............................(1)
Since, the diagonals of the square are perpendicular to each other.
The eqn (1) change in perpendicular form:
4x - y + k = 0.....................................(2)
The point (-2, 4) passes through eqn (2)
4× (-2) - 4 + k = 0
or, -8 - 4 + k = 0
or, - 12 + k = 0
∴ k = 12
Putting the value of k in eqn (2)
4x - y + 12 = 0
∴ The required equation is:4x - y + 12 = 0 Ans
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