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If lx2+3xy-2y2-5x+5y+k=0 represents a pair of perpendicular lines, then
MathematicsPair of LinesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2020 (23 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A k=±3, l=±2
  • B k=-22, l=-12
  • C k=-3, l=2
  • D k=-16, l=9
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The correct answer is: k=-3, l=2

lx2+3xy-2y2-5x+5y+k=0

if lines are perpendicular

then, l-2=0

l=2

2x2+3xy-2y2-5x+5y+k=0

it represents a pair of lines

a=2,  b=-2,  c=k

h=32, f=52,  g=-52

abc+2fgh-af2-bg2-ch2=0

-4k-754-504+2x254-9k4=0

25k=-75

k=-3

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