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The straight lines l1 and l2 pass through the origin and trisect the line segment of the line L:9x+5y=45 between the axes. If m1 and m2 are the slopes of the lines l1 and l2, then the point of intersection of the line y=(m1+m2)x with L lies on
MathematicsStraight LinesJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (06 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A y2x=5
  • B 6x+y=10
  • C yx=5
  • D 6xy=15
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The correct answer is: yx=5

Given,

The straight lines l1 and l2 pass through the origin and trisect the line segment of the line L:9x+5y=45 between the axes,

And m1 and m2 are the slopes of the lines l1 and l2,

Now on plotting the diagram we get,

Given equation of line, L:9x+5y=45

x5+y9=1

Now using the section formula between point A5,0 & B0,9 we get the value of point C & D

C103,3 and D53,6

Now finding the slope m1 & m2 we get,

m1=3-0103-0 =910 & m2=6×35=185

So, equation of line y=m1+m2x will be,

y=910+3610x=92x

So, intersection point with L will be,

7y=45y=457, x=107

Hence, y-x=45-107=5

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