JEE MainMathematicsStraight Lines and Pair of Straight LinesMCQ+4 / −1
Let k be an integer such that the triangle with vertices (k, – 3k), (5, k) and (–k, 2) has area 28 sq. units. Then the orthocentre of this triangle is at the point :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: C
- Let the vertices be
We are given that the area of triangle is .
- Use the coordinate area formula
Area of triangle with vertices is
Substituting:
Now simplify:
So,
Given area ,
Hence,
That gives:
or
The second has negative discriminant, so no real solution.
For the first:
Discriminant:
Thus,
So,
Since is an integer,
- Find the triangle vertices for
- Find two altitudes
Altitude from
Since and have same -coordinate, line is
which is horizontal.
So the altitude from is vertical:
Altitude from
Slope of is
So slope of altitude from is the negative reciprocal:
Equation through :
- Find the orthocentre
Orthocentre is intersection of the altitudes.
From altitude from :
Substitute into altitude from :
So,
Hence the orthocentre is
- Match with the options
This is Option C.
- Comparison with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer: C
Derived answer: C
They agree.
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