Let A be the point of intersection of the lines 3 x + 2 y = 14 , 5 x - y = 6 and B be the point of…

Let A be the point of intersection of the lines 3x+2 y=14,5 x-y=6 and B be the point of intersection of the lines 4 x+3 y=8, 6 x+y=5. The distance of the point P(5,-2) from the line AB is
  1. 132
  2. 8
  3. 52
  4. 6

Solution

Solving lines L1(3x+2y=14) and L2(5x-y=6).

x=14-2y3=6+y5

70-10y=18+3y

52=13y

y=4

x=14-83=2

A2,4

Now, solving lines L3(4x+3y=8) and L4(6x+y=5)

x=8-3y4=5-y6

48-18y=20-4y

28=14y

y=2

x=8-64=12

B12,2

So, equation of AB is given by,

AB: y-4=2-412-2x-2

AB: y-4=43x-2

AB: y-4=43x-2

3y-12=4x-8

4x-3y+4=0

The distance of P5,-2 from the line AB is given by,

D=4(5)-3(-2)+45

D=6 units.

Asked in: JEE Main 2024 (29 Jan Shift 2)

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