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In a triangle ABC, coordinates of A are 1, 2 and the equations of the medians through B and C are respectively, x+y=5 and x=4. Then area of ΔABC (in sq. units) is :
MathematicsProperties of TrianglesJEE MainJEE Main 2018 (15 Apr)
Options:
  • A 12
  • B 4
  • C 9
  • D 5
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 9

Let C4, α be on x=4.

Now, midpoint of AC is 52, α+22 which lies on x+y=5.

α+22=52α=3

C4, 3

Similarly, let Bβ, 5-β be on x+y=5.

The midpoint of AB =β+12, 7-β2 which lies on x=4β=7B7, -2.

   

Area of Δ=121217-21431

=121-2-3-27-4+121+8=1218=9 sq. units

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