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ABC is a triangle in a plane with vertices A(2, 3, 5), B(−1, 3, 2) and C(, 5, ). If the median through A is equally inclined to the coordinate axes, then the value of ( 3 + 3 + 5) is :
- A1130
- B1348
- C676
- D1077
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Correct answer: B
- Coordinates of the midpoint of
The median through goes to the midpoint of .
Given:
Midpoint of is
- Direction ratios of the median
The vector along is
So,
Thus its direction ratios are proportional to
- Condition: equally inclined to the coordinate axes
If a line is equally inclined to the three coordinate axes, then its direction cosines have equal magnitudes:
Hence its direction ratios are proportional to
Since one direction ratio here is , the others must have the same magnitude . Therefore,
So,
- Compute
Check the possible combinations:
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If :
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If :
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If :
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If :
Among the given options, only is present.
- Conclusion
Therefore, the required value is which corresponds to Option B.
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