If $l, m, n$ are in arithmetic progression, then the straight line $l x+m y+n=0$ will pass through the point

If $l, m, n$ are in arithmetic progression, then the straight line $l x+m y+n=0$ will pass through the point
  1. $(-1,2)$
  2. $(1,-2)$
  3. $(1,2)$
  4. $(2,1)$

Solution

Since, $l, m, n$ are in AP. $ \therefore \quad 2 m=l+n $ Given equation of line is $ l x+m y+n=0 $ Now, assume that the point $(1,-2)$ satisfy the given equation. $ \begin{array}{lrr} \therefore & l-2 m+n=0 \\ \Rightarrow & 2 m=l+n \\ \Rightarrow & l, m, n \text { are in AP. } \end{array} $ Hence, option (2) is correct

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2008

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