For three consecutive odd integers a ,   b and c , if the variable line a x + b y + c = 0 always passes…

For three consecutive odd integers a, b and c, if the variable line ax+by+c=0 always passes through the point (α,β), the value of α2+β2 equals
  1. 9
  2. 4
  3. 5
  4. 3

Solution

The given line is ax+by+c=0

Since a, b and c are three consecutive odd integers, so they are in arithmetic progression,

b-a=c-b

c=2b-a

Hence, the equation of line is ax+by+2b-a=0

ax-1+by+2=0.

Now, the is given that the line always pass through point α, β

aα-1+bβ+2=0

This is only possible when, α-1=0 and β+2=0

α=1 and β=-2

α2+β2=12+-22=5

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 1)

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