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If the line, 2x - y + 3 = 0 is at a distance and from the lines 4x - 2y += 0 and 6x - 3y += 0, respectively, then the sum of all possible values of and is :
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Correct answer: 30
- Given lines
The reference line is
The other two lines are and
Notice that all three lines are parallel, since:
- has slope
- has slope
- also has slope
So we can use the distance formula for parallel lines.
- Distance between and
First divide the second line by :
Now compare with
For parallel lines and , distance is
Thus,
Since ,
So,
Hence,
Case 1:
Case 2:
So possible values of are:
- Distance between and
Divide the second line by :
Now distance from is
Therefore,
So,
Case 1:
Case 2:
So possible values of are:
- Sum of all possible values of and
Sum of possible values:
Sum of possible values:
Therefore total sum is
- Final answer
The derived answer matches the stored correct answer.
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