Let k be an integer such that the triangle with vertices k , - 3 k ,   5 ,   k and - k ,   2…

Let k be an integer such that the triangle with vertices k,-3k, 5, k and -k, 2 has area 28 sq. units. Then the orthocenter of this triangle is at the point:
  1. 2, -12
  2. 1,34
  3. 1, -34
  4. 2,12

Solution

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Given, Area of the triangle ABC=2812kk-2+52+3k-k-4k=28

kk-2+52+3k-k-4k=56

 5k2+13k46=0

 k=2 and k=-235 (Not possible)

Altitude from  A : x=2

Altitude from B : y-2=12x-5

So, their point of intersection is H2,12

Asked in: JEE Main 2017 (02 Apr)

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