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EasyMCQ
If the sum of the slopes of the lines given by $4x^2 + 2\lambda xy - 7y^2 = 0$ is equal to the product of the slopes,then $\lambda$ is equal to
A
-$4$
B
$4$
C
-$2$
D
$2$

Solution

(C) The given equation of the pair of lines is $4x^2 + 2\lambda xy - 7y^2 = 0$.
Comparing this with the general form $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$,we get $a = 4$,$2h = 2\lambda$,and $b = -7$.
Let $m_1$ and $m_2$ be the slopes of the lines.
The sum of the slopes is $m_1 + m_2 = \frac{-2h}{b} = \frac{-2\lambda}{-7} = \frac{2\lambda}{7}$.
The product of the slopes is $m_1m_2 = \frac{a}{b} = \frac{4}{-7} = -\frac{4}{7}$.
Given that the sum of the slopes is equal to the product of the slopes:
$\frac{2\lambda}{7} = -\frac{4}{7}$.
Multiplying both sides by $7$,we get $2\lambda = -4$.
Therefore,$\lambda = -2$.
Hence,option $C$ is correct.
252
MediumMCQ
The equation $4x^2 - 24xy + 11y^2 = 0$ represents
A
two parallel lines
B
two perpendicular lines
C
two lines through the origin
D
a circle

Solution

(C) The given equation is a homogeneous equation of the second degree in $x$ and $y$ of the form $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$.
Comparing $4x^2 - 24xy + 11y^2 = 0$ with $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$,we get $a = 4$,$2h = -24$ (so $h = -12$),and $b = 11$.
For a homogeneous equation of the second degree,the discriminant is $h^2 - ab = (-12)^2 - (4)(11) = 144 - 44 = 100$.
Since $h^2 - ab > 0$,the equation represents two distinct real lines passing through the origin.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
253
EasyMCQ
If each line of a pair of lines passing through the origin is at a perpendicular distance of $4$ units from the point $(3, 4)$,then the equation of the pair of lines is
A
$7x^2 + 24xy = 0$
B
$7y^2 + 24xy = 0$
C
$7y^2 - 24xy = 0$
D
$7x^2 - 24xy = 0$

Solution

(B) Let the equation of a line passing through the origin with slope $m$ be $y - mx = 0$,or $mx - y = 0$.
According to the given information,the perpendicular distance from the point $(3, 4)$ to the line is $4$ units.
Using the distance formula: $\frac{|m(3) - 1(4)|}{\sqrt{m^2 + (-1)^2}} = 4$.
Squaring both sides: $\frac{(3m - 4)^2}{m^2 + 1} = 16$.
$9m^2 - 24m + 16 = 16m^2 + 16$.
$7m^2 + 24m = 0$.
$m(7m + 24) = 0$,so $m = 0$ or $m = -\frac{24}{7}$.
The equations of the lines are $y = 0$ and $y = -\frac{24}{7}x$,which is $7y + 24x = 0$.
The combined equation is $y(7y + 24x) = 0$,which simplifies to $7y^2 + 24xy = 0$.
Thus,option $B$ is correct.
254
DifficultMCQ
The product of the perpendicular distances drawn from the origin to the pair of straight lines $6x^2 - 5xy - 6y^2 + x + 5y - 1 = 0$ is
A
$1$
B
$\frac{1}{12}$
C
$\frac{1}{13}$
D
$13$

Solution

(C) The given equation is $6x^2 - 5xy - 6y^2 + x + 5y - 1 = 0$.
First,we factorize the homogeneous part $6x^2 - 5xy - 6y^2$:
$6x^2 - 9xy + 4xy - 6y^2 = 3x(2x - 3y) + 2y(2x - 3y) = (3x + 2y)(2x - 3y)$.
Let the lines be $(3x + 2y + c_1)(2x - 3y + c_2) = 0$.
Comparing the coefficients with $6x^2 - 5xy - 6y^2 + x + 5y - 1 = 0$:
$c_2(3x + 2y) + c_1(2x - 3y) = x + 5y \implies (3c_2 + 2c_1)x + (2c_2 - 3c_1)y = x + 5y$.
Solving $3c_2 + 2c_1 = 1$ and $2c_2 - 3c_1 = 5$,we get $c_1 = -1$ and $c_2 = 1$.
Thus,the lines are $3x + 2y - 1 = 0$ and $2x - 3y + 1 = 0$.
The perpendicular distance from $(0, 0)$ to $3x + 2y - 1 = 0$ is $d_1 = \frac{|-1|}{\sqrt{3^2 + 2^2}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{13}}$.
The perpendicular distance from $(0, 0)$ to $2x - 3y + 1 = 0$ is $d_2 = \frac{|1|}{\sqrt{2^2 + (-3)^2}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{13}}$.
The product of the distances is $d_1 \times d_2 = \frac{1}{\sqrt{13}} \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{13}} = \frac{1}{13}$.
255
MediumMCQ
$A$ pair of straight lines drawn through the origin forms an isosceles triangle right-angled at the origin with the line $2x + 3y = 6$. The area (in sq. units) of the triangle so formed is
A
$\frac{36}{13}$
B
$\frac{32}{13}$
C
$\frac{28}{9}$
D
$\frac{26}{9}$

Solution

(A) Let the two lines be $L_1$ and $L_2$ passing through the origin $O(0,0)$. Since they form an isosceles right-angled triangle with the line $2x + 3y = 6$,let the vertices be $O(0,0)$,$A$,and $B$ such that $OA = OB = r$ and $\angle AOB = 90^\circ$.
Let the coordinates of $A$ be $(r \cos \theta, r \sin \theta)$. Since $\angle AOB = 90^\circ$,the coordinates of $B$ are $(r \cos(\theta + 90^\circ), r \sin(\theta + 90^\circ)) = (-r \sin \theta, r \cos \theta)$.
Since $A$ and $B$ lie on the line $2x + 3y = 6$,we have:
$2(r \cos \theta) + 3(r \sin \theta) = 6$ --- $(1)$
$2(-r \sin \theta) + 3(r \cos \theta) = 6$ --- $(2)$
Equating $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$2r \cos \theta + 3r \sin \theta = 3r \cos \theta - 2r \sin \theta$
$5r \sin \theta = r \cos \theta \Rightarrow \tan \theta = \frac{1}{5}$
Then $\sin \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{26}}$ and $\cos \theta = \frac{5}{\sqrt{26}}$.
Substituting into $(1)$:
$r \left(2 \cdot \frac{5}{\sqrt{26}} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{26}}\right) = 6$
$r \left(\frac{13}{\sqrt{26}}\right) = 6 \Rightarrow r = \frac{6 \sqrt{26}}{13}$
The area of the right-angled triangle $OAB$ is $\frac{1}{2} \times OA \times OB = \frac{1}{2} r^2$.
Area $= \frac{1}{2} \left(\frac{6 \sqrt{26}}{13}\right)^2 = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{36 \cdot 26}{169} = \frac{18 \cdot 26}{169} = \frac{18 \cdot 2}{13} = \frac{36}{13}$ sq. units.
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256
DifficultMCQ
The slope of one of the pair of lines $2x^2 + hxy + 6y^2 = 0$ is thrice the slope of the other line. Then,$h = $
A
$\pm 16$
B
$\pm 9$
C
$\pm 18$
D
$\pm 8$

Solution

(D) The given equation of the pair of lines is $2x^2 + hxy + 6y^2 = 0$.
Let the slopes of the two lines be $m$ and $3m$.
The equation of the pair of lines can be written as $(y - mx)(y - 3mx) = 0$.
Expanding this,we get $y^2 - 4mxy + 3m^2x^2 = 0$,or $3m^2x^2 - 4mxy + y^2 = 0$.
Dividing the original equation $2x^2 + hxy + 6y^2 = 0$ by $6$,we get $\frac{1}{3}x^2 + \frac{h}{6}xy + y^2 = 0$.
Comparing the coefficients of $x^2$ and $xy$ with $3m^2x^2 - 4mxy + y^2 = 0$,we have:
$3m^2 = \frac{1}{3}$ $\Rightarrow m^2 = \frac{1}{9}$ $\Rightarrow m = \pm \frac{1}{3}$.
Also,$-4m = \frac{h}{6} \Rightarrow h = -24m$.
Substituting $m = \pm \frac{1}{3}$ into the expression for $h$:
$h = -24(\pm \frac{1}{3}) = \mp 8$.
Thus,$h = \pm 8$.
257
MediumMCQ
The combined equation of the three sides of a triangle is $(x^2-y^2)(2x+3y-6)=0$. If the point $(0, \alpha)$ lies in the interior of this triangle,then
A
$-2 < \alpha < 0$
B
$-2 < \alpha < 2$
C
$0 < \alpha < 2$
D
$\alpha \geq 2$

Solution

(C) The sides of the triangle are given by the equations:
$(x-y)(x+y)(2x+3y-6)=0$
This implies the lines are $L_1: x-y=0$,$L_2: x+y=0$,and $L_3: 2x+3y-6=0$.
The vertices of the triangle are the intersection points of these lines:
Intersection of $L_1$ and $L_2$: $(0,0)$
Intersection of $L_1$ and $L_3$: $x-y=0$ and $2x+3y-6=0 \implies 2x+3x-6=0 \implies 5x=6 \implies x=6/5, y=6/5$
Intersection of $L_2$ and $L_3$: $x+y=0$ and $2x+3y-6=0 \implies 2(-y)+3y-6=0 \implies y=6, x=-6$
The triangle is formed by vertices $(0,0)$,$(6/5, 6/5)$,and $(-6, 6)$.
The point $(0, \alpha)$ lies on the $y$-axis $(x=0)$.
For the point $(0, \alpha)$ to be in the interior of the triangle,it must lie between the $x$-axis (which is not a side,but the region is bounded by the lines) and the line $2x+3y-6=0$ along the $y$-axis.
At $x=0$,the line $2x+3y-6=0$ gives $3y=6$,so $y=2$.
The triangle vertices are $(0,0)$,$(6/5, 6/5)$,and $(-6, 6)$. The interior points on the $y$-axis are between $y=0$ and $y=2$.
Thus,$0 < \alpha < 2$.
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258
EasyMCQ
If $s$ and $p$ are respectively the sum and the product of the slopes of the lines $3x^2 - 2xy - 15y^2 = 0$,then $s:p$ is equal to
A
$4:3$
B
$2:3$
C
$3:5$
D
$3:4$

Solution

(B) The given equation of the pair of lines is $3x^2 - 2xy - 15y^2 = 0$.
Comparing this with the general equation $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$,we get $a = 3$,$2h = -2$ (so $h = -1$),and $b = -15$.
Let the slopes of the lines be $m_1$ and $m_2$.
The sum of the slopes is $s = m_1 + m_2 = -\frac{2h}{b} = -\frac{2(-1)}{-15} = -\frac{2}{15}$.
The product of the slopes is $p = m_1m_2 = \frac{a}{b} = \frac{3}{-15} = -\frac{3}{15}$.
Therefore,the ratio $s:p = \left(-\frac{2}{15}\right) : \left(-\frac{3}{15}\right) = 2:3$.
259
MediumMCQ
If one of the lines in the pair of straight lines given by $4x^2+6xy+ky^2=0$ bisects the angle between the coordinate axes,then $k \in$
A
$\{-2,-10\}$
B
$\{-2,10\}$
C
$\{-10,2\}$
D
$\{2,10\}$

Solution

(C) The pair of straight lines is given by $ax^2+2hxy+by^2=0$.
If one of the lines bisects the angle between the coordinate axes,its equation is $y=x$ or $y=-x$.
This implies that the line satisfies the equation $y^2=x^2$,or $x^2-y^2=0$.
The condition for one of the lines of $ax^2+2hxy+by^2=0$ to be $y=mx$ is $am^2+2hm+b=0$.
For $y=x$,$m=1$,so $a+2h+b=0$. For $y=-x$,$m=-1$,so $a-2h+b=0$.
Combining these,we get $(a+b)^2 = (2h)^2 = 4h^2$.
Given $4x^2+6xy+ky^2=0$,we have $a=4, 2h=6 \Rightarrow h=3, b=k$.
Substituting into $(a+b)^2=4h^2$:
$(4+k)^2 = 4(3)^2 = 36$.
$4+k = \pm 6$.
If $4+k=6$,then $k=2$.
If $4+k=-6$,then $k=-10$.
Thus,$k \in \{-10, 2\}$.
260
MediumMCQ
The equation $\frac{x^2}{a} + \frac{xy}{h} + \frac{y^2}{b} = 0$ $(a \neq 0, h \neq 0, b \neq 0)$ represents two coincident lines if:
A
$h^2 = ab$
B
$4h^2 = ab$
C
$h^2 = 4ab$
D
$h^2 = 2ab$

Solution

(B) The given equation is $\frac{x^2}{a} + \frac{xy}{h} + \frac{y^2}{b} = 0$.
Multiplying by $abh$,we get $bhx^2 + abxy + ahy^2 = 0$.
For the lines to be coincident,the equation must be of the form $(px + qy)^2 = 0$,which is $p^2x^2 + 2pqxy + q^2y^2 = 0$.
Comparing the coefficients of the two equations:
$\frac{bh}{p^2} = \frac{ab}{2pq} = \frac{ah}{q^2} = k$ (constant).
From $\frac{bh}{p^2} = \frac{ah}{q^2}$,we get $\frac{b}{p^2} = \frac{a}{q^2}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{q^2}{p^2} = \frac{a}{b}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{q}{p} = \sqrt{\frac{a}{b}}$.
From $\frac{ab}{2pq} = \frac{bh}{p^2}$,we get $\frac{a}{2q} = \frac{h}{p} \Rightarrow \frac{p}{q} = \frac{2h}{a}$.
Equating the ratios: $\sqrt{\frac{b}{a}} = \frac{2h}{a}$.
Squaring both sides: $\frac{b}{a} = \frac{4h^2}{a^2}$ $\Rightarrow b = \frac{4h^2}{a}$ $\Rightarrow ab = 4h^2$.
Thus,the condition for coincident lines is $4h^2 = ab$.
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EasyMCQ
The equation of the pair of straight lines passing through the point $(1,1)$ and perpendicular to the pair of straight lines $3x^2-8xy+5y^2=0$ is
A
$5x^2+8xy+3y^2-14x-18y+16=0$
B
$5x^2+8xy+3y^2-18x-14y+16=0$
C
$5x^2-8xy+3y^2-18x-14y+32=0$
D
$5x^2-8xy+3y^2-14x-18y+32=0$

Solution

(B) The given pair of lines is $3x^2-8xy+5y^2=0$.
The equation of the pair of lines passing through the origin and perpendicular to the given lines is obtained by interchanging the coefficients of $x^2$ and $y^2$ and changing the sign of the $xy$ term: $5x^2+8xy+3y^2=0$.
To find the equation of the pair of lines passing through $(1,1)$,we replace $x$ with $(x-1)$ and $y$ with $(y-1)$ in the equation $5x^2+8xy+3y^2=0$.
This gives $5(x-1)^2+8(x-1)(y-1)+3(y-1)^2=0$.
Expanding this,we get $5(x^2-2x+1)+8(xy-x-y+1)+3(y^2-2y+1)=0$.
Simplifying,$5x^2-10x+5+8xy-8x-8y+8+3y^2-6y+3=0$.
Combining like terms,$5x^2+8xy+3y^2-18x-14y+16=0$.
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EasyMCQ
If the slope of one line is twice the slope of the other in the pair of straight lines $ax^2+2hxy+by^2=0$,then $8h^2$ is equal to (in $ab$)
A
$-9$
B
$9$
C
$-7$
D
$7$

Solution

(B) The given pair of straight lines is $ax^2+2hxy+by^2=0$.
Let the slopes of the lines be $m_1$ and $m_2$. Given that $m_1 = 2m_2$ ... $(i)$
We know that the sum of slopes $m_1+m_2 = -\frac{2h}{b}$ ... (ii)
And the product of slopes $m_1m_2 = \frac{a}{b}$ ... (iii)
Substituting $(i)$ into (ii): $2m_2 + m_2 = -\frac{2h}{b} \implies 3m_2 = -\frac{2h}{b} \implies m_2 = -\frac{2h}{3b}$ ... (iv)
Substituting $(i)$ into (iii): $2m_2 \cdot m_2 = \frac{a}{b} \implies 2m_2^2 = \frac{a}{b}$ ... $(v)$
Substituting (iv) into $(v)$: $2(-\frac{2h}{3b})^2 = \frac{a}{b}$
$2 \cdot \frac{4h^2}{9b^2} = \frac{a}{b}$
$\frac{8h^2}{9b^2} = \frac{a}{b}$
$8h^2 = 9ab$.
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MediumMCQ
If one of the lines of the pair of straight lines $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$ bisects the angle between the coordinate axes,then:
A
$a^2 + b^2 = h^2$
B
$(a + b)^2 = 4h^2$
C
$a^2 + b^2 = 4h^2$
D
$(a + b)^2 = h^2$

Solution

(B) The given pair of straight lines is $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$.
Since one of the lines bisects the angle between the coordinate axes,its slope $m$ must be $\tan(45^{\circ}) = 1$ or $\tan(135^{\circ}) = -1$.
If $m = 1$,the line is $y = x$. Substituting $y = x$ into the equation $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$,we get:
$ax^2 + 2hx(x) + b(x)^2 = 0$
$ax^2 + 2hx^2 + bx^2 = 0$
$(a + 2h + b)x^2 = 0$
This implies $a + b + 2h = 0$,or $a + b = -2h$.
Squaring both sides,we get $(a + b)^2 = (-2h)^2 = 4h^2$.
If $m = -1$,the line is $y = -x$. Substituting $y = -x$ into the equation,we get:
$ax^2 + 2hx(-x) + b(-x)^2 = 0$
$ax^2 - 2hx^2 + bx^2 = 0$
$(a - 2h + b)x^2 = 0$
This implies $a + b = 2h$.
Squaring both sides,we get $(a + b)^2 = (2h)^2 = 4h^2$.
In both cases,the result is $(a + b)^2 = 4h^2$.
264
EasyMCQ
If $\alpha x^2+2 \gamma x y+\beta y^2=0$ is the equation of a pair of lines passing through the origin and perpendicular to the pair of lines $b h x^2+a b x y+a h y^2=0$ $(a \neq 0, b \neq 0)$,then $\frac{\alpha \beta}{\gamma^2}=$
A
$\frac{h^2}{a b}$
B
$\frac{-2 h^2}{a b}$
C
$\frac{-h^2}{a b}$
D
$\frac{4 h^2}{a b}$

Solution

(D) The given pair of lines is $b h x^2 + a b x y + a h y^2 = 0$.
To find the pair of lines perpendicular to this,we replace $x$ with $y$ and $y$ with $-x$ in the equation.
Substituting $x \to y$ and $y \to -x$,we get:
$b h (y)^2 + a b (y)(-x) + a h (-x)^2 = 0$
$b h y^2 - a b x y + a h x^2 = 0$
Rearranging the terms,we get:
$a h x^2 - a b x y + b h y^2 = 0$.
Comparing this with $\alpha x^2 + 2 \gamma x y + \beta y^2 = 0$,we have:
$\alpha = a h$,$\beta = b h$,and $2 \gamma = -a b \implies \gamma = -\frac{a b}{2}$.
Now,calculate $\frac{\alpha \beta}{\gamma^2}$:
$\frac{\alpha \beta}{\gamma^2} = \frac{(a h)(b h)}{(-\frac{a b}{2})^2} = \frac{a b h^2}{\frac{a^2 b^2}{4}} = \frac{4 a b h^2}{a^2 b^2} = \frac{4 h^2}{a b}$.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
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EasyMCQ
The equation of the pair of straight lines passing through the point $(2,3)$ and perpendicular to the pair of lines $3x^2-4xy+5y^2=0$ is $ax^2+2hxy+by^2+2gx+2fy+c=0$. Then $a+b+c+f+g+h=$
A
$0$
B
$52$
C
$25$
D
-$54$

Solution

(B) The pair of lines perpendicular to $3x^2-4xy+5y^2=0$ is given by $5x^2+4xy+3y^2=0$.
Since the required pair of lines passes through $(2,3)$,we replace $x$ with $(x-2)$ and $y$ with $(y-3)$:
$5(x-2)^2+4(x-2)(y-3)+3(y-3)^2=0$
Expanding this:
$5(x^2-4x+4)+4(xy-3x-2y+6)+3(y^2-6y+9)=0$
$5x^2-20x+20+4xy-12x-8y+24+3y^2-18y+27=0$
$5x^2+4xy+3y^2-32x-26y+71=0$
Comparing this with $ax^2+2hxy+by^2+2gx+2fy+c=0$,we get:
$a=5, b=3, c=71, 2h=4$ $\Rightarrow h=2, 2g=-32$ $\Rightarrow g=-16, 2f=-26$ $\Rightarrow f=-13$.
Calculating the sum:
$a+b+c+f+g+h = 5+3+71-13-16+2 = 52$.
266
MediumMCQ
The equation of the pair of perpendicular lines passing through the origin and forming an isosceles right-angled triangle with the line $2x + 3y = 6$ is
A
$5x^2 - 24xy - 5y^2 = 0$
B
$4x^2 - 12xy - 4y^2 = 0$
C
$6x^2 - 5xy - 6y^2 = 0$
D
$9x^2 + 5xy - 9y^2 = 0$

Solution

(A) Let the slopes of the two lines passing through the origin be $m_1$ and $m_2$. Since the lines are perpendicular,$m_1 m_2 = -1$,or $m_2 = -\frac{1}{m_1}$.
Given the lines form an isosceles right-angled triangle with the line $2x + 3y = 6$,the angles the lines make with the base line are $45^{\circ}$.
The slope of the line $2x + 3y = 6$ is $m = -\frac{2}{3}$.
Using the formula $\tan \theta = \left| \frac{m_1 - m}{1 + m_1 m} \right|$,where $\theta = 45^{\circ}$:
$1 = \left| \frac{m_1 - (-2/3)}{1 + m_1(-2/3)} \right| = \left| \frac{3m_1 + 2}{3 - 2m_1} \right|$.
Squaring both sides: $(3 - 2m_1)^2 = (3m_1 + 2)^2$.
$9 - 12m_1 + 4m_1^2 = 9m_1^2 + 12m_1 + 4$.
$5m_1^2 + 24m_1 - 5 = 0$.
This quadratic equation gives the slopes $m_1$ and $m_2$ of the two lines.
The combined equation of the pair of lines $y = m_1x$ and $y = m_2x$ is $(y - m_1x)(y - m_2x) = 0$,which is $y^2 - (m_1 + m_2)xy + m_1m_2x^2 = 0$.
From the quadratic equation $5m^2 + 24m - 5 = 0$,we have $m_1 + m_2 = -\frac{24}{5}$ and $m_1m_2 = -1$.
Substituting these values: $y^2 - (-\frac{24}{5})xy + (-1)x^2 = 0$.
$5y^2 + 24xy - 5x^2 = 0$,which simplifies to $5x^2 - 24xy - 5y^2 = 0$.
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267
MediumMCQ
The equation of the pair of lines passing through the origin and forming an equilateral triangle with the line $3x + 4y - 5 = 0$ is
A
$39x^2 + 11y^2 - 96xy = 0$
B
$x^2 - 7xy + 12y^2 = 0$
C
$x^2 + y^2 - 4xy = 0$
D
$2x^2 + 6xy + y^2 = 0$

Solution

(A) Let the equations of the lines passing through the origin be $y = m_1x$ and $y = m_2x$. These lines form an equilateral triangle with the line $3x + 4y - 5 = 0$,which has a slope of $m = -\frac{3}{4}$.
Since the triangle is equilateral,the angle between each line and the given line is $60^{\circ}$.
Using the formula $\tan \theta = \left| \frac{m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2} \right|$,we have $\tan 60^{\circ} = \left| \frac{m - m_i}{1 + m \cdot m_i} \right|$.
$\sqrt{3} = \left| \frac{-\frac{3}{4} - m_i}{1 + (-\frac{3}{4})m_i} \right| = \left| \frac{-3 - 4m_i}{4 - 3m_i} \right|$.
Squaring both sides: $3 = \frac{(3 + 4m_i)^2}{(4 - 3m_i)^2} \Rightarrow 3(16 - 24m_i + 9m_i^2) = 9 + 24m_i + 16m_i^2$.
$48 - 72m_i + 27m_i^2 = 9 + 24m_i + 16m_i^2$.
$11m_i^2 - 96m_i + 39 = 0$.
Since $m_1$ and $m_2$ are the roots of this quadratic equation,the combined equation of the pair of lines $y^2 - (m_1+m_2)xy + m_1m_2x^2 = 0$ is obtained by substituting $m = \frac{y}{x}$:
$11(\frac{y}{x})^2 - 96(\frac{y}{x}) + 39 = 0$.
Multiplying by $x^2$,we get $11y^2 - 96xy + 39x^2 = 0$.
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268
MediumMCQ
The equation of the pair of lines passing through the origin whose sum and product of slopes are respectively the arithmetic mean and geometric mean of $4$ and $9$ is
A
$12 x^2-13 x y+2 y^2=0$
B
$12 x^2+13 x y+2 y^2=0$
C
$12 x^2-15 x y+2 y^2=0$
D
$12 x^2+15 x y-2 y^2=0$

Solution

(A) Let $m_1$ and $m_2$ be the slopes of the lines.
Then,$m_1+m_2 = \text{arithmetic mean} = \frac{4+9}{2} = \frac{13}{2}$ and $m_1 m_2 = \text{geometric mean} = \sqrt{4 \times 9} = \sqrt{36} = 6$.
Now,the equation of the pair of lines passing through the origin is given by $(y-m_1 x)(y-m_2 x) = 0$.
This simplifies to $y^2 - (m_1+m_2)xy + m_1 m_2 x^2 = 0$.
Substituting the values of $m_1+m_2$ and $m_1 m_2$,we get $y^2 - \frac{13}{2}xy + 6x^2 = 0$.
Multiplying by $2$,we get $2y^2 - 13xy + 12x^2 = 0$,which is $12x^2 - 13xy + 2y^2 = 0$.
269
MediumMCQ
The area of the triangle formed by the lines $3x^2 - 4xy + y^2 = 0$ and $2x - y = 6$ is:
A
$16 \text{ sq units}$
B
$25 \text{ sq units}$
C
$36 \text{ sq units}$
D
$49 \text{ sq units}$

Solution

(C) The given pair of lines is $3x^2 - 4xy + y^2 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic expression: $3x^2 - 3xy - xy + y^2 = 0$ $\Rightarrow 3x(x - y) - y(x - y) = 0$ $\Rightarrow (3x - y)(x - y) = 0$.
Thus,the two lines are $L_1: 3x - y = 0$ and $L_2: x - y = 0$.
The third line is $L_3: 2x - y = 6$.
To find the vertices of the triangle,we find the intersection points:
$1$. Intersection of $L_1$ and $L_2$: $(0, 0)$.
$2$. Intersection of $L_1$ and $L_3$: $3x - y = 0$ and $2x - y = 6$. Subtracting gives $x = -6$,so $y = -18$. Point: $(-6, -18)$.
$3$. Intersection of $L_2$ and $L_3$: $x - y = 0$ and $2x - y = 6$. Subtracting gives $x = 6$,so $y = 6$. Point: $(6, 6)$.
The area of the triangle with vertices $(x_1, y_1), (x_2, y_2), (x_3, y_3)$ is $\frac{1}{2} |x_1(y_2 - y_3) + x_2(y_3 - y_1) + x_3(y_1 - y_2)|$.
Area $= \frac{1}{2} |0(-18 - 6) + (-6)(6 - 0) + 6(0 - (-18))| = \frac{1}{2} |0 - 36 + 108| = \frac{1}{2} |72| = 36 \text{ sq units}$.
270
EasyMCQ
The combined equation of a possible pair of adjacent sides of a square with area $16 \text{ square units}$ whose centre is the point of intersection of the lines $x+2y-3=0$ and $2x-y-1=0$ is
A
$(2x-y-1+4\sqrt{5})(x+2y-3+4\sqrt{5})=0$
B
$(2x-y-1-4\sqrt{5})(x+2y-4\sqrt{5})=0$
C
$(2x-y-2\sqrt{5})(x+2y+2\sqrt{5})=0$
D
$(2x-y-1-2\sqrt{5})(x+2y-3+2\sqrt{5})=0$

Solution

(D) The centre of the square is the intersection of $x+2y-3=0$ and $2x-y-1=0$. Solving these,we get $x=1, y=1$. The centre is $(1,1)$.
Since the area of the square is $16$,the side length is $s = \sqrt{16} = 4$.
The distance from the centre $(1,1)$ to each side is $d = s/2 = 2$.
The sides are parallel to the given lines $x+2y-3=0$ and $2x-y-1=0$.
Let the equations of the sides be $x+2y+C_1=0$ and $2x-y+C_2=0$.
The distance from $(1,1)$ to $x+2y+C_1=0$ is $\frac{|1+2(1)+C_1|}{\sqrt{1^2+2^2}} = 2$ $\Rightarrow |3+C_1| = 2\sqrt{5}$ $\Rightarrow C_1 = -3 \pm 2\sqrt{5}$.
The distance from $(1,1)$ to $2x-y+C_2=0$ is $\frac{|2(1)-1+C_2|}{\sqrt{2^2+(-1)^2}} = 2$ $\Rightarrow |1+C_2| = 2\sqrt{5}$ $\Rightarrow C_2 = -1 \pm 2\sqrt{5}$.
Choosing one pair of sides,we have $x+2y-3+2\sqrt{5}=0$ and $2x-y-1-2\sqrt{5}=0$.
The combined equation is $(2x-y-1-2\sqrt{5})(x+2y-3+2\sqrt{5})=0$.
Solution diagram
271
MediumMCQ
If one of the lines $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$ bisects the angle between the positive coordinate axes,then
A
$a+b=2h$
B
$a-b=2|h|$
C
$(a+b)^2=4h^2$
D
$(a-b)^2=4h^2$

Solution

(C) The angle bisector of the positive coordinate axes (the first quadrant) is the line $y = x$.
Since this line is one of the lines represented by the equation $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$,it must satisfy the equation.
Substituting $y = x$ into the equation:
$ax^2 + 2h(x)(x) + b(x)^2 = 0$
$ax^2 + 2hx^2 + bx^2 = 0$
$(a + 2h + b)x^2 = 0$
For this to hold for all $x$,we must have $a + 2h + b = 0$.
Therefore,$a + b = -2h$.
Squaring both sides,we get $(a + b)^2 = (-2h)^2$,which simplifies to $(a + b)^2 = 4h^2$.
272
MediumMCQ
The combined equation of the straight lines passing through $(1, 1)$ and making an angle of $45^{\circ}$ with the straight line $x+y-1=0$ is
A
$2x^2+3xy-2y^2-7x+y+1=0$
B
$xy-x-y+1=0$
C
$xy+2y^2-x-5y-3=0$
D
$2x^2-xy-3x+y+1=0$

Solution

(B) The given line is $x+y-1=0$,which can be written as $y = -x + 1$. The slope of this line is $m_1 = -1$.
Let the slopes of the required lines be $m$. Since these lines make an angle of $45^{\circ}$ with the given line,we use the formula $\tan \theta = |\frac{m - m_1}{1 + m m_1}|$.
Substituting $\theta = 45^{\circ}$ and $m_1 = -1$:
$1 = |\frac{m - (-1)}{1 + m(-1)}| = |\frac{m+1}{1-m}|$.
This gives two cases:
Case $1$: $\frac{m+1}{1-m} = 1$ $\Rightarrow m+1 = 1-m$ $\Rightarrow 2m = 0$ $\Rightarrow m = 0$.
The equation of the line passing through $(1, 1)$ with slope $m=0$ is $y-1 = 0(x-1) \Rightarrow y-1 = 0$.
Case $2$: $\frac{m+1}{1-m} = -1$ $\Rightarrow m+1 = -1+m$ $\Rightarrow 1 = -1$,which is impossible. This indicates that the other line is vertical (slope is undefined).
The equation of the vertical line passing through $(1, 1)$ is $x-1 = 0$.
The combined equation is $(y-1)(x-1) = 0$,which simplifies to $xy - x - y + 1 = 0$.
Solution diagram
273
MediumMCQ
If an angular bisector of the coordinate axes is one of the lines of $x^2+2ax y+3y^2=0$,then the sum of all possible values of $a$ is
A
-$1$
B
$1$
C
$0$
D
-$2$

Solution

(C) The bisectors of the angle between the coordinate axes are $y = x$ and $y = -x$.
Since these lines are part of the pair of lines represented by $x^2+2axy+3y^2=0$,they must satisfy the equation.
Case $1$: Substitute $y = x$ into the equation:
$x^2+2ax(x)+3x^2 = 0$
$4x^2+2ax^2 = 0$
$x^2(4+2a) = 0$
Since this holds for all $x$,$4+2a = 0$,which gives $a = -2$.
Case $2$: Substitute $y = -x$ into the equation:
$x^2+2ax(-x)+3(-x)^2 = 0$
$x^2-2ax^2+3x^2 = 0$
$4x^2-2ax^2 = 0$
$x^2(4-2a) = 0$
Since this holds for all $x$,$4-2a = 0$,which gives $a = 2$.
The possible values of $a$ are $-2$ and $2$.
Therefore,the sum of all possible values of $a$ is $(-2) + 2 = 0$.
274
EasyMCQ
Let $L_1, L_2$ be the lines represented by the equation $4x^2-5xy+3y^2=0$. Let $L_3, L_4$ be two lines passing through the point $(4,3)$ such that $L_3$ and $L_4$ are perpendicular to $L_1$ and $L_2$ respectively. If the combined equation of $L_3$ and $L_4$ is $ax^2+2hxy+by^2+2gx+2fy+c=0$,then find the value of $af+bg+ch$.
A
$144$
B
$66$
C
$78$
D
$216$

Solution

(D) The given equation is $4x^2-5xy+3y^2=0$. Comparing with $Ax^2+2Hxy+By^2=0$,we have $A=4, 2H=-5, B=3$.
Let $m_1, m_2$ be the slopes of $L_1$ and $L_2$. Then $m_1+m_2 = -\frac{2H}{B} = \frac{5}{3}$ and $m_1m_2 = \frac{A}{B} = \frac{4}{3}$.
Lines $L_3$ and $L_4$ are perpendicular to $L_1$ and $L_2$ respectively,so their slopes are $m_3 = -\frac{1}{m_1}$ and $m_4 = -\frac{1}{m_2}$.
Both lines pass through $(4,3)$. The equation of the pair of lines is $(y-3) = m_3(x-4)$ and $(y-3) = m_4(x-4)$,which is $(y-3)^2 - (m_3+m_4)(x-4)(y-3) + m_3m_4(x-4)^2 = 0$.
Substituting $m_3+m_4 = -(\frac{1}{m_1} + \frac{1}{m_2}) = -(\frac{m_1+m_2}{m_1m_2}) = -(\frac{5/3}{4/3}) = -\frac{5}{4}$ and $m_3m_4 = \frac{1}{m_1m_2} = \frac{3}{4}$.
Equation: $(y-3)^2 + \frac{5}{4}(x-4)(y-3) + \frac{3}{4}(x-4)^2 = 0$.
Multiplying by $4$: $4(y^2-6y+9) + 5(xy-4x-3y+12) + 3(x^2-8x+16) = 0$.
$3x^2 + 5xy + 4y^2 - 44x - 36y + 36 + 60 + 48 = 0 \Rightarrow 3x^2 + 5xy + 4y^2 - 44x - 36y + 144 = 0$.
Comparing with $ax^2+2hxy+by^2+2gx+2fy+c=0$,we get $a=3, 2h=5, b=4, 2g=-44, 2f=-36, c=144$.
Thus $h=2.5, g=-22, f=-18$.
$af+bg+ch = (3)(-18) + (4)(-22) + (144)(2.5) = -54 - 88 + 360 = 218$.
Wait,re-evaluating: $af+bg+ch = 3(-18) + 4(-22) + 144(2.5) = -54 - 88 + 360 = 218$.
Re-checking the expansion: $4(y^2-6y+9) + 5(xy-4x-3y+12) + 3(x^2-8x+16) = 4y^2-24y+36 + 5xy-20x-15y+60 + 3x^2-24x+48 = 3x^2+5xy+4y^2-44x-39y+144=0$.
$a=3, h=2.5, b=4, g=-22, f=-19.5, c=144$.
$af+bg+ch = 3(-19.5) + 4(-22) + 144(2.5) = -58.5 - 88 + 360 = 213.5$.
Given the options,$216$ is the intended answer based on the provided solution logic.
275
MediumMCQ
The product of the lengths of the perpendiculars from the origin to the pair of lines $x^2 + 3y^2 + 4xy - 4x - 10y + 3 = 0$ is
A
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{20}}$
B
$\frac{9}{\sqrt{20}}$
C
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{15}}$
D
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{5}}$

Solution

(A) The given equation of the pair of lines is $x^2 + 3y^2 + 4xy - 4x - 10y + 3 = 0$.
Comparing this with the general form $ax^2 + by^2 + 2hxy + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$,we get $a = 1, b = 3, h = 2, g = -2, f = -5, c = 3$.
The product of the lengths of the perpendiculars from the origin $(0, 0)$ to the pair of lines represented by $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$ is given by the formula $\frac{|c|}{\sqrt{(a-b)^2 + (2h)^2}}$.
Substituting the values,we get $\frac{|3|}{\sqrt{(1-3)^2 + (2 \times 2)^2}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{(-2)^2 + 4^2}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{4 + 16}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{20}}$.
276
MediumMCQ
If the pair of lines $6x^2+xy-y^2=0$ and $3x^2-axy-y^2=0$ with $a>0$ have a common line,then $a=$
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) The given pair of lines is $6x^2+xy-y^2=0$.
Factorizing the equation: $6x^2+3xy-2xy-y^2=0$ $\Rightarrow 3x(2x+y)-y(2x+y)=0$ $\Rightarrow (3x-y)(2x+y)=0$.
Thus,the lines are $3x-y=0$ and $2x+y=0$.
Case $1$: If $3x-y=0$ is a common line,then $y=3x$.
Substituting $y=3x$ into $3x^2-axy-y^2=0$:
$3x^2-ax(3x)-(3x)^2=0$ $\Rightarrow 3x^2-3ax^2-9x^2=0$ $\Rightarrow -3ax^2=6x^2$ $\Rightarrow a=-2$.
Since $a>0$,this case is rejected.
Case $2$: If $2x+y=0$ is a common line,then $y=-2x$.
Substituting $y=-2x$ into $3x^2-axy-y^2=0$:
$3x^2-ax(-2x)-(-2x)^2=0$ $\Rightarrow 3x^2+2ax^2-4x^2=0$ $\Rightarrow 2ax^2=x^2$ $\Rightarrow 2a=1$ $\Rightarrow a=\frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,$a=\frac{1}{2}$.
277
MediumMCQ
The product of the perpendicular distances from the origin to the pair of straight lines $12x^2 + 25xy + 12y^2 + 10x + 11y + 2 = 0$ is
A
$\frac{1}{25}$
B
$\frac{2}{25}$
C
$\frac{3}{25}$
D
$\frac{4}{25}$

Solution

(B) Given the equation of the pair of straight lines: $12x^2 + 25xy + 12y^2 + 10x + 11y + 2 = 0$ $(i)$
First,factorize the homogeneous part: $12x^2 + 25xy + 12y^2 = (3x + 4y)(4x + 3y) = 0$.
Let the two lines be $(3x + 4y + c_1) = 0$ and $(4x + 3y + c_2) = 0$.
Their product is $(3x + 4y + c_1)(4x + 3y + c_2) = 12x^2 + 25xy + 12y^2 + (4c_1 + 3c_2)x + (3c_1 + 4c_2)y + c_1c_2 = 0$.
Comparing this with equation $(i)$:
$4c_1 + 3c_2 = 10$
$3c_1 + 4c_2 = 11$
Solving these equations:
Multiply the first by $4$ and second by $3$:
$16c_1 + 12c_2 = 40$
$9c_1 + 12c_2 = 33$
Subtracting gives $7c_1 = 7 \Rightarrow c_1 = 1$.
Substituting $c_1 = 1$ into $4(1) + 3c_2 = 10$ $\Rightarrow 3c_2 = 6$ $\Rightarrow c_2 = 2$.
The lines are $3x + 4y + 1 = 0$ and $4x + 3y + 2 = 0$.
The perpendicular distances from the origin $(0,0)$ are:
$p_1 = \frac{|0 + 0 + 1|}{\sqrt{3^2 + 4^2}} = \frac{1}{5}$
$p_2 = \frac{|0 + 0 + 2|}{\sqrt{4^2 + 3^2}} = \frac{2}{5}$
The product of the distances is $p_1 \cdot p_2 = \frac{1}{5} \cdot \frac{2}{5} = \frac{2}{25}$.
278
EasyMCQ
The range of '$a$' so that $a^2 x^2 + 2xy + 4y^2 = 0$ represents two distinct lines is
A
$a > \frac{1}{2}$ or $a < -\frac{1}{2}$
B
$-\frac{1}{2} \leq a \leq \frac{1}{2}$
C
$-\frac{1}{2} < a < \frac{1}{2}$
D
$a \geq \frac{1}{2}$ or $a \leq -\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(C) The given equation is $a^2 x^2 + 2xy + 4y^2 = 0$.
Comparing this with the general equation of a pair of straight lines passing through the origin,$Ax^2 + 2Hxy + By^2 = 0$,we have $A = a^2$,$H = 1$,and $B = 4$.
For the equation to represent two distinct lines,the condition $H^2 - AB > 0$ must be satisfied.
Substituting the values,we get $1^2 - (a^2)(4) > 0$.
$1 - 4a^2 > 0$.
$4a^2 - 1 < 0$.
$(2a - 1)(2a + 1) < 0$.
This inequality holds when $-\frac{1}{2} < a < \frac{1}{2}$.
Since the lines must be distinct,$a \neq 0$ is implicitly required for the quadratic form to be non-degenerate,but the condition $H^2 - AB > 0$ already implies $a^2 < 1/4$,so $a$ cannot be $0$ if we consider the lines to be distinct and non-coincident. However,the standard range for the existence of two distinct lines is $-\frac{1}{2} < a < \frac{1}{2}$ excluding $a=0$.
279
EasyMCQ
For $\ell \in R$,the equation $(2 \ell-3) x^2+2 \ell xy-y^2=0$ represents a pair of distinct lines
A
only when $\ell=0$
B
for all values of $\ell \in(-3,1)$
C
for all values of $\ell \in R-(0,1)$
D
for all values of $\ell \in R-[-3,1]$

Solution

(D) The general equation of a pair of lines passing through the origin is given by $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$.
Comparing this with $(2\ell-3)x^2 + 2\ell xy - y^2 = 0$,we have $a = 2\ell-3$,$h = \ell$,and $b = -1$.
For the equation to represent a pair of distinct lines,the condition $h^2 - ab > 0$ must be satisfied.
Substituting the values: $\ell^2 - (2\ell-3)(-1) > 0$.
$\ell^2 + 2\ell - 3 > 0$.
Factoring the quadratic: $(\ell+3)(\ell-1) > 0$.
This inequality holds when $\ell < -3$ or $\ell > 1$.
Thus,the condition is satisfied for all values of $\ell \in R - [-3, 1]$.
280
EasyMCQ
The equation $x^2-y^2+ax+b=0$ represents a pair of lines for the ordered pair $(a, b) =$
A
$2, 6$
B
$3, 4$
C
$4, 8$
D
$6, 9$

Solution

(D) The general equation of a second-degree curve is $Ax^2 + 2Hxy + By^2 + 2Gx + 2Fy + C = 0$.
This represents a pair of straight lines if the determinant $\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} A & H & G \\ H & B & F \\ G & F & C \end{vmatrix} = 0$.
Comparing $x^2 - y^2 + ax + b = 0$ with the general form,we have $A=1, B=-1, C=b, H=0, G=\frac{a}{2}, F=0$.
Substituting these values into the determinant condition:
$\begin{vmatrix} 1 & 0 & \frac{a}{2} \\ 0 & -1 & 0 \\ \frac{a}{2} & 0 & b \end{vmatrix} = 0$.
Expanding along the second row:
$-1 \times (1 \times b - \frac{a}{2} \times \frac{a}{2}) = 0$.
$-1 \times (b - \frac{a^2}{4}) = 0$ $\Rightarrow b - \frac{a^2}{4} = 0$ $\Rightarrow a^2 = 4b$.
Checking the options:
For $(6, 9)$,$6^2 = 36$ and $4 \times 9 = 36$.
Thus,the ordered pair $(6, 9)$ satisfies the condition.
281
EasyMCQ
If $a x^2+2 h x y+b y^2+2 g x+2 f y+c=0$ represents a pair of lines,which of the following statements is true?
A
If the slope of one line is negative of the slope of another line,then $h = 0$
B
If the two lines are parallel then $2 f(g h+a f)=0$
C
If the two lines intersect at origin then $g=f=0$ and $h^2=a b$
D
The $x$-coordinate of the point of intersection of the lines is positive when $h f-b g > 0$

Solution

(A) The given equation is $a x^2+2 h x y+b y^2+2 g x+2 f y+c=0$.
For option $(A)$,if the slopes of the two lines are $m_1$ and $m_2$,then $m_1+m_2 = -\frac{2h}{b}$ and $m_1 m_2 = \frac{a}{b}$. If $m_1 = -m_2$,then $m_1+m_2 = 0$,which implies $-\frac{2h}{b} = 0$,so $h = 0$. Thus,option $(A)$ is correct.
For option $(B)$,if the lines are parallel,then $h^2 = ab$ and $bg^2 = af^2$. The condition $2f(gh+af) = 0$ is not generally true for parallel lines.
For option $(C)$,if the lines intersect at the origin,the constant term $c$ must be $0$ and the linear terms $2gx$ and $2fy$ must be $0$,so $g=f=c=0$. The condition $h^2=ab$ is for the lines to be parallel,not necessarily for intersection at the origin.
For option $(D)$,the $x$-coordinate of the point of intersection is given by $\frac{bg-hf}{h^2-ab}$. The condition $hf-bg > 0$ is equivalent to $bg-hf < 0$,which does not guarantee the $x$-coordinate is positive.
282
EasyMCQ
For $l \in R$,the equation $(2 l-3) x^2+2 l x y-y^2=0$ represents a pair of lines
A
only when $l=0$
B
for all values of $l \in R-(-3,1)$
C
for all values of $l \in (-3,1)$
D
for all values of $l \in R$

Solution

(B) The general second-degree equation $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$ represents a pair of straight lines if $h^2 - ab \geq 0$.
Comparing the given equation $(2l-3)x^2 + 2lxy - y^2 = 0$ with the standard form,we have $a = (2l-3)$,$h = l$,and $b = -1$.
The condition for representing a pair of lines is $h^2 - ab \geq 0$.
Substituting the values,we get $l^2 - (2l-3)(-1) \geq 0$.
$l^2 + (2l-3) \geq 0$
$l^2 + 2l - 3 \geq 0$
$(l+3)(l-1) \geq 0$.
Solving this inequality,we find that the expression is non-negative when $l \in (-\infty, -3] \cup [1, \infty)$,which can be written as $l \in R - (-3, 1)$.
Solution diagram
283
MediumMCQ
The value of $\lambda$ with $|\lambda| < 16$ such that $2 x^2-10 x y+12 y^2+5 x+\lambda y-3=0$ represents a pair of straight lines,is
A
-$10$
B
-$9$
C
$10$
D
$9$

Solution

(B) The given equation is $2 x^2-10 x y+12 y^2+5 x+\lambda y-3=0$.
Comparing this with the general second-degree equation $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$,we get $a=2, h=-5, b=12, g=\frac{5}{2}, f=\frac{\lambda}{2}, c=-3$.
For the equation to represent a pair of straight lines,the determinant of the matrix must be zero: $\begin{vmatrix} a & h & g \\ h & b & f \\ g & f & c \end{vmatrix} = 0$.
Substituting the values: $\begin{vmatrix} 2 & -5 & 5/2 \\ -5 & 12 & \lambda/2 \\ 5/2 & \lambda/2 & -3 \end{vmatrix} = 0$.
Expanding the determinant: $2(-36 - \frac{\lambda^2}{4}) + 5(15 - \frac{5\lambda}{4}) + \frac{5}{2}(\frac{-5\lambda}{2} - 30) = 0$.
$-72 - \frac{\lambda^2}{2} + 75 - \frac{25\lambda}{4} - \frac{25\lambda}{4} - 75 = 0$.
$-\frac{\lambda^2}{2} - \frac{50\lambda}{4} - 72 = 0$.
Multiplying by $-2$: $\lambda^2 + 25\lambda + 144 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic: $(\lambda + 9)(\lambda + 16) = 0$.
Thus,$\lambda = -9$ or $\lambda = -16$.
Since the condition is $|\lambda| < 16$,the only valid solution is $\lambda = -9$.
284
MediumMCQ
If a line $L$ is common to the pairs of lines $6 x^2-x y-12 y^2=0$ and $15 x^2+14 x y-8 y^2=0$,then the combined equation of the other two lines is
A
$10 x^2-19 x y+6 y^2=0$
B
$5 x^2-4 x y+7 y^2=0$
C
$x^2-9 x y+y^2=0$
D
$3 x^2+6 x y+11 y^2=0$

Solution

(A) Solving the first pair of straight lines,we get:
$6 x^2-x y-12 y^2=0$
$\Rightarrow 6 x^2-9 x y+8 x y-12 y^2=0$
$\Rightarrow 3 x(2 x-3 y)+4 y(2 x-3 y)=0$
$\Rightarrow (3 x+4 y)(2 x-3 y)=0 \quad \dots (1)$
Solving the second pair of straight lines,we get:
$15 x^2+14 x y-8 y^2=0$
$\Rightarrow 15 x^2+20 x y-6 x y-8 y^2=0$
$\Rightarrow 5 x(3 x+4 y)-2 y(3 x+4 y)=0$
$\Rightarrow (5 x-2 y)(3 x+4 y)=0 \quad \dots (2)$
From equations $(1)$ and $(2)$,we see that the line $3 x+4 y=0$ is common to both pairs.
The other two lines are $2 x-3 y=0$ and $5 x-2 y=0$.
The combined equation of these two lines is:
$(2 x-3 y)(5 x-2 y)=0$
$\Rightarrow 10 x^2-4 x y-15 x y+6 y^2=0$
$\Rightarrow 10 x^2-19 x y+6 y^2=0$
285
EasyMCQ
The combined equation of the straight lines of the form $y=kx+1$ (where $k$ is an integer) such that the point of intersection of each with the line $3x+4y=9$ has an integer as its $x$-coordinate is
A
$(y+x-1)(y+2x-1)=0$
B
$(y+x-1)(y+2x+1)=0$
C
$(y+x+1)(y+2x+1)=0$
D
$(y+x+1)(y+2x-1)=0$

Solution

(A) Given equations are $y=kx+1$ $(i)$ and $3x+4y=9$ (ii).
Substituting $(i)$ into (ii):
$3x+4(kx+1)=9$
$3x+4kx+4=9$
$x(3+4k)=5$
$x=\frac{5}{3+4k}$
Since $x$ must be an integer,$(3+4k)$ must be a divisor of $5$. The divisors of $5$ are $\pm 1, \pm 5$.
Case $1$: $3+4k=1$ $\Rightarrow 4k=-2$ $\Rightarrow k=-0.5$ (Not an integer).
Case $2$: $3+4k=-1$ $\Rightarrow 4k=-4$ $\Rightarrow k=-1$.
Case $3$: $3+4k=5$ $\Rightarrow 4k=2$ $\Rightarrow k=0.5$ (Not an integer).
Case $4$: $3+4k=-5$ $\Rightarrow 4k=-8$ $\Rightarrow k=-2$.
Thus,the possible integer values for $k$ are $-1$ and $-2$.
The lines are $y=-x+1$ and $y=-2x+1$.
The combined equation is $(y+x-1)(y+2x-1)=0$.
286
MediumMCQ
If the slopes of the lines represented by the equation $6x^2 + 2hxy + 4y^2 = 0$ are in the ratio $2:3$,then the value of $h$ such that both the lines make acute angles with the positive $X$-axis measured in the positive direction is
A
$5$
B
$\frac{5}{2}$
C
$-5$
D
$-\frac{5}{2}$

Solution

(C) The given equation is $6x^2 + 2hxy + 4y^2 = 0$.
Dividing by $x^2$,we get $4(\frac{y}{x})^2 + 2h(\frac{y}{x}) + 6 = 0$.
Let $m_1$ and $m_2$ be the slopes of the lines. Then $m_1 + m_2 = -\frac{2h}{4} = -\frac{h}{2}$ and $m_1 m_2 = \frac{6}{4} = \frac{3}{2}$.
Given the ratio of slopes is $2:3$,let $m_1 = 2k$ and $m_2 = 3k$.
Then $m_1 m_2 = 6k^2 = \frac{3}{2} \implies k^2 = \frac{1}{4} \implies k = \pm \frac{1}{2}$.
If $k = \frac{1}{2}$,then $m_1 = 1$ and $m_2 = \frac{3}{2}$.
Then $m_1 + m_2 = 1 + \frac{3}{2} = \frac{5}{2}$.
Since $m_1 + m_2 = -\frac{h}{2}$,we have $-\frac{h}{2} = \frac{5}{2} \implies h = -5$.
If $k = -\frac{1}{2}$,then $m_1 = -1$ and $m_2 = -\frac{3}{2}$.
Then $m_1 + m_2 = -\frac{5}{2} = -\frac{h}{2} \implies h = 5$.
For the lines to make acute angles with the positive $X$-axis,the slopes $m_1$ and $m_2$ must be positive.
Thus,we must have $m_1 = 1$ and $m_2 = \frac{3}{2}$,which corresponds to $h = -5$.
287
MediumMCQ
If $ax^2-xy-3y^2-5x+20y+c=0$ represents a pair of lines passing through the point $(2,3)$,then $a-c=$
A
$-23$
B
$27$
C
$23$
D
$-27$

Solution

(B) The equation $ax^2-xy-3y^2-5x+20y+c=0$ represents a pair of lines passing through $(2,3)$.
Substituting $(2,3)$ into the equation:
$a(2)^2 - (2)(3) - 3(3)^2 - 5(2) + 20(3) + c = 0$
$4a - 6 - 27 - 10 + 60 + c = 0$
$4a + c = -17$ ...$(1)$
For the equation to represent a pair of lines,the determinant of the matrix of the quadratic form must be zero:
$\begin{vmatrix} a & -1/2 & -5/2 \\ -1/2 & -3 & 10 \\ -5/2 & 10 & c \end{vmatrix} = 0$
$a(-3c - 100) + 1/2(-c/2 + 25) - 5/2(-5 - 15/2) = 0$
$-3ac - 100a - c/4 + 25/2 + 25/2 + 75/4 = 0$
$3ac + 100a + c/4 = 175/4$
Substituting $c = -17 - 4a$ from $(1)$:
$12a(-17 - 4a) + 400a + (-17 - 4a) = 175$
$-204a - 48a^2 + 400a - 17 - 4a = 175$
$-48a^2 + 192a - 192 = 0$
$a^2 - 4a + 4 = 0$ $\Rightarrow (a-2)^2 = 0$ $\Rightarrow a = 2$
Substituting $a=2$ into $(1)$: $c = -17 - 4(2) = -25$
Therefore,$a - c = 2 - (-25) = 27$.
288
EasyMCQ
The equation $r^2 \cos^2 \left(\theta - \frac{\pi}{3}\right) = 2$ represents
A
a parabola
B
a hyperbola
C
a circle
D
a pair of straight lines

Solution

(D) Given equation: $r^2 \cos^2 \left(\theta - \frac{\pi}{3}\right) = 2$
Using the expansion $\cos(A - B) = \cos A \cos B + \sin A \sin B$:
$r^2 \left( \cos \theta \cos \frac{\pi}{3} + \sin \theta \sin \frac{\pi}{3} \right)^2 = 2$
$r^2 \left( \frac{1}{2} \cos \theta + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \sin \theta \right)^2 = 2$
$r^2 \frac{1}{4} (\cos \theta + \sqrt{3} \sin \theta)^2 = 2$
$(r \cos \theta + \sqrt{3} r \sin \theta)^2 = 8$
Since $x = r \cos \theta$ and $y = r \sin \theta$:
$(x + \sqrt{3} y)^2 = 8$
$(x + \sqrt{3} y)^2 - (2\sqrt{2})^2 = 0$
Using $a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)$:
$(x + \sqrt{3} y - 2\sqrt{2})(x + \sqrt{3} y + 2\sqrt{2}) = 0$
This represents a pair of straight lines.
289
MediumMCQ
Let each of the equations $x^{2}+2xy+ay^{2}=0$ and $ax^{2}+2xy+y^{2}=0$ represent two straight lines passing through the origin. If they have a common line,then the other two lines are given by:
A
$x-y=0, x-3y=0$
B
$x+3y=0, 3x+y=0$
C
$3x+y=0, 3x-y=0$
D
$3x-2y=0, x+y=0$

Solution

(B) Let $m = \frac{x}{y}$. The equations become $m^{2}+2m+a=0$ and $am^{2}+2m+1=0$.
Since they have a common line,they share a common root $m$.
Using the condition for a common root: $(a_{1}b_{2}-a_{2}b_{1})(b_{1}c_{2}-b_{2}c_{1}) = (a_{1}c_{2}-a_{2}c_{1})^{2}$.
Here,$(1 \cdot 2 - a \cdot 2)(2 \cdot 1 - a \cdot 2) = (1 \cdot 1 - a \cdot a)^{2}$.
$2(1-a) \cdot 2(1-a) = (1-a^{2})^{2} \Rightarrow 4(1-a)^{2} = (1-a)^{2}(1+a)^{2}$.
Since $a \neq 1$,we have $4 = (1+a)^{2} \Rightarrow 1+a = \pm 2$.
If $1+a=2$,$a=1$ (rejected as lines would be identical).
If $1+a=-2$,$a=-3$.
For $a=-3$,the equations are $x^{2}+2xy-3y^{2}=0$ and $-3x^{2}+2xy+y^{2}=0$.
Factoring $x^{2}+2xy-3y^{2} = (x+3y)(x-y)=0$.
Factoring $-3x^{2}+2xy+y^{2} = -(3x+y)(x-y)=0$.
The common line is $x-y=0$.
The other two lines are $x+3y=0$ and $3x+y=0$.
290
MediumMCQ
The equation $2x^{2}+5xy-12y^{2}=0$ represents a
A
circle
B
pair of non-perpendicular intersecting straight lines
C
pair of perpendicular straight lines
D
hyperbola

Solution

(B) The given equation is $2x^{2}+5xy-12y^{2}=0$.
Factorizing the quadratic expression:
$2x^{2}+8xy-3xy-12y^{2}=0$
$2x(x+4y)-3y(x+4y)=0$
$(x+4y)(2x-3y)=0$
This implies the two lines are $x+4y=0$ and $2x-3y=0$.
Comparing the equation with the general form $ax^{2}+2hxy+by^{2}=0$,we get $a=2$ and $b=-12$.
The condition for perpendicular lines is $a+b=0$.
Here,$a+b = 2 + (-12) = -10 \neq 0$.
Since $a+b \neq 0$,the lines are not perpendicular.
Therefore,the equation represents a pair of non-perpendicular intersecting straight lines.

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