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Let $A(2,-3)$ and $B(-2,1)$ be vertices of a triangle $A B C$. If the centroid of this triangle moves on the line $2 x+3 y=1$, then the locus of the vertex $C$ is the line
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Options:
  • A
    $2 x+3 y=9$
  • B
    $2 x-3 y=7$
  • C
    $3 x+2 y=5$
  • D
    $3 x-2 y=3$
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
$2 x+3 y=9$
If $\mathrm{C}$ be $(\mathrm{h}, \mathrm{k})$ then centroid is $(\mathrm{h} / 3,(\mathrm{k}-2) / 3)$ it lies on $2 x+3 y=1$. $\Rightarrow$ locus is $2 x+3 y=9$

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