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A variable line through the point 65,65 cuts the coordinate axes at the points A and B respectively. If the point P divides AB internally in the ratio 2:1, then the equation of the locus of P is
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Options:
  • A 5xy=2x+y
  • B 5xy=22x+y
  • C 5xy=x+2y
  • D 5xy=2x+2y
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The correct answer is: 5xy=22x+y

Let, A=a,0 and B=0,b, then the equation of AB is xa+yb=1 which passes through 65,65

1a+1b=56
Let, P=h,k, then

h=20+1a3=a3 & k=2b+103=2b3
a=3h & b=3k2
13h+23k=56
locus of P is 2y+2x=5xy

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