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Let A6,7,B2,3 and C-2,1 be the vertices of a triangle. The point P nearer to the point A such that ΔPBC is an equilateral triangle is
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Options:
  • A -3,2+23
  • B 3,2+23
  • C 3,2-23
  • D -3,2-23
Solution:
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The correct answer is: -3,2+23

We have, BC=25.
Since, ΔPBC is an equilateral triangle and the point P lies in the interior of ΔABC.

Therefore, P lies on the perpendicular bisector of BC at a distance of 32BC=15 from the mid-point of BC such that P and A are on the same side of BC.
The equation of BC is x-2y+4=0
The coordinates of the mid-point of BC are D0,2
The slope of a line perpendicular to BC is -2.

So, if it makes an angle θ with the x -axis. Then,
tanθ=-2sinθ=25 and cosθ=-15
The parametric form of the perpendicular bisectors of BC is
x-0-15=y-225
So, the coordinates of P are given by
x-0-15=y-225=±15
or, x=±3,y=2±23
Thus, the coordinates of P are 3,2-23 or -3,2+23.
Clearly, A6,7 and -3,2+23 lie on the same side of BC. Hence, the coordinates of P are -3,2+23.

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