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Let C be the centroid of the triangle with vertices (3,-1),(1,3) and (2,4). Let P be the point of intersection of the lines x+3 y-1=0 and 3 x-y+1=0. Then the line passing through the points C and P also passes through the point
MathematicsStraight LinesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (20 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A (-9,-7)
  • B (-9,-6)
  • C (7,6)
  • D (9,7)
Solution:
1522 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: (-9,-6)

The centroid of a triangle having vertices x1,y1, x2,y2 and x3,y3 is x1+x2+x33,y1+y2+y33.

The centroid of the triangle having vertices (3,-1), (1,3) and (2,4) is

C3+1+23,-1+3+43=(2,2).

The equation of a line passing through the point on intersection of lines L1=0 and L2=0 is L1+λL2=0.

Thus, the equation of line which passes through point of intersection P of lines
x+3 y-1=0 and 3 x-y+1=0 is

(x+3y-1)+λ(3x-y+1)=0   ...i

Line i passes through point C(2,2), so

(2+6-1)+λ(6-2+1)=0

7+5λ=0

λ=-75.

Equation of line passes through points C and P is

(x+3y-1)-75(3x-y+1)=0

5x+15y-5-21x+7y-7=0

-16x+22y-12=0

8x-11y+6=0.

From the options, point (-9,-6) satisfy the line.

Hence, option B is correct.

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