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If non-zero numbers $a, b, c$ are in H.P., then the straight line $\frac{x}{a}+\frac{y}{b}+\frac{1}{c}=0$ always passes through a fixed point. That point is
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Options:
  • A
    $(-1,2)$
  • B
    $(-1,-2)$
  • C
    $(1,-2)$
  • D
    $\left(1,-\frac{1}{2}\right)$
Solution:
1313 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
$(1,-2)$
a, b, c are in H.P.
$$
\begin{aligned}
& \Rightarrow \frac{2}{b}-\frac{1}{a}-\frac{1}{c}=0 \\
& \frac{x}{a}+\frac{y}{b}+\frac{1}{c}=0 \\
& \Rightarrow \frac{x}{-1} \quad-\frac{1}{-1} \quad \therefore x=1, y=-2
\end{aligned}
$$

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