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The point A divides the line segment joining the points (-5,1) and (3,5) in the ratio k:1 internally and the coordinates of points B and C are 1,5 and 7,-2 respectively. If the area of ABC is 2 sq. units, then the sum of all the values of k is equal to
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Options:
  • A 329
  • B 7
  • C 949
  • D 319
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 949
A3k-5k+1,5k+1k+1
Area of ABC=2 sq.units
123k-5k+15+2+1-2-5k+1k+1+75k+1k+1-5=±2
14k-66=±4k+1k=7 or 319

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