In an isosceles triangle A B C , the vertex A is 6 , 1 and the equation of the base B C is 2 x + y = 4 . Let…

In an isosceles triangle ABC, the vertex A is 6,1 and the equation of the base BC is 2x+y=4. Let the point B lie on the line x+3y=7. If α,β is the centroid ABC, then 15α+β is equal to
  1. 51
  2. 39
  3. 41
  4. 49

Solution

In ABC, AB=AC

Solving 2x+y=4 & x+3y=7, we get 

B1,2

Let Ch,k and as it lies on 2x+y=4

so 2h+k=4

Now, AB2=AC2

26=(h-6)2+k-1226=h-62+3-2h2

26=5h2-24h+45 h-15h-19=0

h=195    (as h=1rejected)

so k=-185

Hence, centroid =6+1+1953,1+2-1853185,-15

i.e. 15α+β=15×175=51

Asked in: JEE Main 2022 (27 Jun Shift 1)

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