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If two vertices of a triangle are $(5,-1)$ and $(-2,3)$ and its orthocentre is at $(0,0)$, then the third vertex is
MathematicsStraight LinesJEE MainJEE Main 2012 (12 May Online)
Options:
  • A
    $(4,-7)$
  • B
    $(-4,-7)$
  • C
    $(-4,7)$
  • D
    $(4,7)$
Solution:
2687 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
$(-4,-7)$




Let the third vertex of $\triangle A B C$ be $(a, b)$.
Orthocentre $=H(0,0)$
Let $A(5,-1)$ and $B(-2,3)$ be other two vertices of $\triangle A B C$.
Now, (Slope of $A H) \times($ Slope of $B C)=-1$
$$
\begin{aligned}
& \Rightarrow\left(\frac{-1-0}{5-0}\right)\left(\frac{b-3}{a+2}\right)=-1 \\
& \Rightarrow b-3=5(a+2)
\end{aligned}
$$
Similarly,
$($ Slope of $B H) \times($ Slope of $A C)=-1$
$$
\begin{aligned}
& \Rightarrow \quad-\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) \times\left(\frac{b+1}{a-5}\right)=-1 \\
& \Rightarrow \quad 3 b+3=2 a-10 \\
& \Rightarrow 3 b-2 a+13=0
\end{aligned}
$$
On solving equation (1) and (2) we get $a=-4, b=-7$
Hence, third vertex is $(-4,-7)$.

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