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A line passes through the point P(h, k) is parallel to the x-axis. It forms a triangle with the lines y = x and x+y = 2 of area 4h 2 then find the locus of P. [IIT 2005]

A line passes through the point P(h, k) is parallel to the x-axis. It forms a triangle with the lines y = x and x+y = 2 of area 4h2 then find the locus of P.
[IIT 2005]

Grade:11

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Arun
25750 Points
6 years ago
Dear Student
 
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Area of triangle=(1/2).AB.AC=4h^2
and AB= 2|k–1|=AC
=>4h2 =(1/2).2.(k–1)^2
=>k-1 = ± 2h.
=>locus is y = 2x + 1, y = – 2x + 1.
 
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Arun (askIITians forum expert)
 

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