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If the point a, 8,-2 divides the line segment joining the points 1,4,6 and 5,2,10 in the ratio m:n then 2mn-a3=
MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A -7
  • B 1
  • C -2
  • D 3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1

Given,

The point a, 8,-2 divides the line segment joining the points 1,4,6 and 5,2,10 in the ratio m:n,

So, by section formula we get,

a=5m+nm+n ......1

8=2m+4nm+n .......2

 -2=10m+6nm+n ..........3

Now solve either equation 2 or 3 we get, mn=-23

Now putting in equation 1 we get a=-7,

Now putting the values in 2mn-a3=-2×23--73=7-43=1.

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