JEE MainMathematicsStraight Lines and Pair of Straight LinesMCQ+4 / −1
Let and be non-zero numbers. If the point of intersection of the lines and lies in the fourth quadrant and is equidistant from the two axes then :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: A
- Given lines
The two lines are:
We need the point of intersection of these lines.
- Find the intersection point
From we get
From we get
So we solve the system:
Multiply (1) by 2:
Subtract this from (2):
Taking LCM:
Now from (1):
Using common denominator :
Thus intersection point is
- Use the condition: point lies in fourth quadrant and is equidistant from axes
A point equidistant from the two axes satisfies
Since the point is in the fourth quadrant, we have Therefore,
So,
Multiply both sides by :
Bring all terms to one side:
Hence,
- Match with options
This is exactly: So the correct option is:
A
- Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer: A
Our derived answer: A
They agree.
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