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DifficultMCQ
The equation of the bisector of the acute angle between the lines $3x - 4y + 7 = 0$ and $12x + 5y - 2 = 0$ is
A
$21x + 77y - 101 = 0$
B
$11x - 3y + 9 = 0$
C
$31x + 77y + 101 = 0$
D
$11x - 3y - 9 = 0$

Solution

(B) The equations of the angle bisectors are given by $\frac{3x - 4y + 7}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2}} = \pm \frac{12x + 5y - 2}{\sqrt{12^2 + 5^2}}$
$\frac{3x - 4y + 7}{5} = \pm \frac{12x + 5y - 2}{13}$
Case $1$: $13(3x - 4y + 7) = 5(12x + 5y - 2)$ $\Rightarrow 39x - 52y + 91 = 60x + 25y - 10
$ $\Rightarrow 21x + 77y - 101 = 0$
Case $2$: $13(3x - 4y + 7) = -5(12x + 5y - 2)$ $\Rightarrow 39x - 52y + 91 = -60x - 25y + 10
$ $\Rightarrow 99x - 27y + 81 = 0$ $\Rightarrow 11x - 3y + 9 = 0$
To identify the acute angle bisector,check the sign of $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2$. Here $a_1=3, b_1=-4, a_2=12, b_2=5$.
$a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 = (3)(12) + (-4)(5) = 36 - 20 = 16 > 0$.
Since the expression is positive,the equation $\frac{a_1x + b_1y + c_1}{\sqrt{a_1^2 + b_1^2}} = -\frac{a_2x + b_2y + c_2}{\sqrt{a_2^2 + b_2^2}}$ gives the acute angle bisector.
This corresponds to $13(3x - 4y + 7) = -5(12x + 5y - 2)$,which simplifies to $11x - 3y + 9 = 0$.
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DifficultMCQ
The equation of the line which bisects the obtuse angle between the lines $x - 2y + 4 = 0$ and $4x - 3y + 2 = 0$ is:
A
$(4 - \sqrt{5})x - (3 - 2\sqrt{5})y + (2 - 4\sqrt{5}) = 0$
B
$(4 + \sqrt{5})x - (3 + 2\sqrt{5})y + (2 + 4\sqrt{5}) = 0$
C
$(4 + \sqrt{5})x + (3 + 2\sqrt{5})y + (2 + 4\sqrt{5}) = 0$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The equations of the angle bisectors are given by $\frac{x - 2y + 4}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-2)^2}} = \pm \frac{4x - 3y + 2}{\sqrt{4^2 + (-3)^2}}$.
This simplifies to $\frac{x - 2y + 4}{\sqrt{5}} = \pm \frac{4x - 3y + 2}{5}$,or $\sqrt{5}(x - 2y + 4) = \pm (4x - 3y + 2)$.
Case $1$ (Positive sign): $\sqrt{5}x - 2\sqrt{5}y + 4\sqrt{5} = 4x - 3y + 2$,which rearranges to $(4 - \sqrt{5})x - (3 - 2\sqrt{5})y + (2 - 4\sqrt{5}) = 0$.
Case $2$ (Negative sign): $\sqrt{5}x - 2\sqrt{5}y + 4\sqrt{5} = -4x + 3y - 2$,which rearranges to $(4 + \sqrt{5})x - (3 + 2\sqrt{5})y + (2 + 4\sqrt{5}) = 0$.
To identify the obtuse bisector,check the sign of $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2$. Here $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 = (1)(4) + (-2)(-3) = 4 + 6 = 10 > 0$. Since the sign is positive,the bisector corresponding to the negative sign in the formula $\frac{L_1}{\sqrt{a_1^2+b_1^2}} = -\frac{L_2}{\sqrt{a_2^2+b_2^2}}$ is the obtuse bisector.
Thus,the equation is $(4 + \sqrt{5})x - (3 + 2\sqrt{5})y + (2 + 4\sqrt{5}) = 0$.
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EasyMCQ
The equations of the angle bisectors between the $x$-axis and $y$-axis are:
A
$y = \pm x$
B
$y = \pm 2x$
C
$y = \pm \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}x$
D
$y = \pm 3x$

Solution

(A) The $x$-axis is given by $y = 0$ and the $y$-axis is given by $x = 0$.
The angle bisectors of the coordinate axes are lines passing through the origin making angles of $45^{\circ}$ and $135^{\circ}$ with the positive $x$-axis.
The slopes of these lines are $\tan(45^{\circ}) = 1$ and $\tan(135^{\circ}) = -1$.
Thus,the equations of the bisectors are $y = 1x$ and $y = -1x$,which can be written as $y = \pm x$.
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DifficultMCQ
The equation of the bisector of the angle between the lines $x + 2y - 11 = 0$ and $3x - 6y - 5 = 0$ which contains the point $(1, -3)$ is
A
$3x = 19$
B
$3y = 7$
C
$3x = 19$ and $3y = 7$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The equations of the angle bisectors of the lines $L_1: x + 2y - 11 = 0$ and $L_2: 3x - 6y - 5 = 0$ are given by $\frac{x + 2y - 11}{\sqrt{1^2 + 2^2}} = \pm \frac{3x - 6y - 5}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-6)^2}}$.
Simplifying,we get $\frac{x + 2y - 11}{\sqrt{5}} = \pm \frac{3x - 6y - 5}{3\sqrt{5}}$,which implies $3(x + 2y - 11) = \pm (3x - 6y - 5)$.
Case $1$: $3x + 6y - 33 = 3x - 6y - 5 \implies 12y = 28 \implies 3y = 7$.
Case $2$: $3x + 6y - 33 = -(3x - 6y - 5) \implies 3x + 6y - 33 = -3x + 6y + 5 \implies 6x = 38 \implies 3x = 19$.
To find which bisector contains the point $(1, -3)$,we substitute $(1, -3)$ into the expressions $3y - 7$ and $3x - 19$.
For $(1, -3)$,$3(-3) - 7 = -16$ and $3(1) - 19 = -16$.
Checking the sign of the original lines at $(1, -3)$: $L_1(1, -3) = 1 + 2(-3) - 11 = -16$ and $L_2(1, -3) = 3(1) - 6(-3) - 5 = 16$.
Since $L_1$ and $L_2$ have opposite signs at $(1, -3)$,we choose the bisector equation corresponding to the subtraction of the normalized forms,which yields $3x = 19$.
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MediumMCQ
The equation of the angle bisectors between the lines $3x + 4y - 7 = 0$ and $12x + 5y + 17 = 0$ is:
A
$\frac{3x + 4y - 7}{5} = \pm \frac{12x + 5y + 17}{13}$
B
$\frac{3x + 4y + 7}{5} = \frac{12x + 5y + 17}{13}$
C
$\frac{3x + 4y + 7}{5} = \pm \frac{12x + 5y + 17}{13}$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The equation of the angle bisector between two lines $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$ is given by the formula:
$\frac{a_1x + b_1y + c_1}{\sqrt{a_1^2 + b_1^2}} = \pm \frac{a_2x + b_2y + c_2}{\sqrt{a_2^2 + b_2^2}}$
For the given lines $3x + 4y - 7 = 0$ and $12x + 5y + 17 = 0$:
$a_1 = 3, b_1 = 4, c_1 = -7$
$a_2 = 12, b_2 = 5, c_2 = 17$
Calculating the denominators:
$\sqrt{a_1^2 + b_1^2} = \sqrt{3^2 + 4^2} = \sqrt{9 + 16} = \sqrt{25} = 5$
$\sqrt{a_2^2 + b_2^2} = \sqrt{12^2 + 5^2} = \sqrt{144 + 25} = \sqrt{169} = 13$
Substituting these into the formula:
$\frac{3x + 4y - 7}{5} = \pm \frac{12x + 5y + 17}{13}$
Thus,option $A$ is correct.
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MediumMCQ
The bisector of the acute angle formed between the lines $4x - 3y + 7 = 0$ and $3x - 4y + 14 = 0$ has the equation
A
$x + y + 3 = 0$
B
$x - y - 3 = 0$
C
$x - y + 3 = 0$
D
$3x + y - 7 = 0$

Solution

(C) The equations of the lines are $L_1: 4x - 3y + 7 = 0$ and $L_2: 3x - 4y + 14 = 0$.
First,make the constant terms positive: $L_1: 4x - 3y + 7 = 0$ and $L_2: 3x - 4y + 14 = 0$.
The equations of the bisectors are given by $\frac{4x - 3y + 7}{\sqrt{4^2 + (-3)^2}} = \pm \frac{3x - 4y + 14}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2}}$,which simplifies to $4x - 3y + 7 = \pm(3x - 4y + 14)$.
Case $1$ (Positive sign): $4x - 3y + 7 = 3x - 4y + 14 \implies x + y - 7 = 0$.
Case $2$ (Negative sign): $4x - 3y + 7 = -(3x - 4y + 14) \implies 4x - 3y + 7 = -3x + 4y - 14 \implies 7x - 7y + 21 = 0 \implies x - y + 3 = 0$.
To identify the acute angle bisector,check the sign of $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 = (4)(3) + (-3)(-4) = 12 + 12 = 24 > 0$.
Since the sum is positive,the equation corresponding to the negative sign gives the acute angle bisector.
Thus,the equation is $x - y + 3 = 0$.
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DifficultMCQ
The locus of the points which are at an equal distance from $3x + 4y - 11 = 0$ and $12x + 5y + 2 = 0$ and which is near the origin is:
A
$21x - 77y + 153 = 0$
B
$99x + 77y - 133 = 0$
C
$7x - 11y = 19$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The locus of points equidistant from two lines $L_1: a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $L_2: a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$ is given by the angle bisectors: $\frac{a_1x + b_1y + c_1}{\sqrt{a_1^2 + b_1^2}} = \pm \frac{a_2x + b_2y + c_2}{\sqrt{a_2^2 + b_2^2}}$.
For the given lines $3x + 4y - 11 = 0$ and $12x + 5y + 2 = 0$,the equations are $\frac{3x + 4y - 11}{5} = \pm \frac{12x + 5y + 2}{13}$.
Case $1$ (Positive sign): $13(3x + 4y - 11) = 5(12x + 5y + 2) \implies 39x + 52y - 143 = 60x + 25y + 10 \implies 21x - 27y + 153 = 0$.
Case $2$ (Negative sign): $13(3x + 4y - 11) = -5(12x + 5y + 2) \implies 39x + 52y - 143 = -60x - 25y - 10 \implies 99x + 77y - 133 = 0$.
To check which line is near the origin,we test the origin $(0,0)$ in the expressions. For $3x + 4y - 11$,the value is $-11$. For $12x + 5y + 2$,the value is $2$. Since the signs are opposite,the origin lies between the lines. The bisector containing the origin is obtained by making the constant terms positive. The equation $99x + 77y - 133 = 0$ satisfies the condition.
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DifficultMCQ
Given vertices $A(1, 1)$,$B(4, -2)$,and $C(5, 5)$ of a triangle,find the equation of the line perpendicular to the internal angle bisector of $\angle A$ and passing through vertex $C$.
A
$y - 5 = 0$
B
$x - 5 = 0$
C
$y + 5 = 0$
D
$x + 5 = 0$

Solution

(B) The internal bisector of $\angle A$ divides the opposite side $BC$ at point $D$ in the ratio of the lengths of the adjacent sides $AB$ and $AC$.
Calculate lengths: $AB = \sqrt{(4-1)^2 + (-2-1)^2} = \sqrt{3^2 + (-3)^2} = \sqrt{18} = 3\sqrt{2}$.
$AC = \sqrt{(5-1)^2 + (5-1)^2} = \sqrt{4^2 + 4^2} = \sqrt{32} = 4\sqrt{2}$.
Using the section formula,point $D$ divides $BC$ in the ratio $3\sqrt{2} : 4\sqrt{2} = 3:4$.
$D = \left( \frac{3(5) + 4(4)}{3+4}, \frac{3(5) + 4(-2)}{3+4} \right) = \left( \frac{15+16}{7}, \frac{15-8}{7} \right) = \left( \frac{31}{7}, 1 \right)$.
The slope of the internal bisector $AD$ is $m_{AD} = \frac{1-1}{31/7 - 1} = 0$.
Since the bisector $AD$ is a horizontal line $(y=1)$,the line perpendicular to it passing through $C(5, 5)$ must be a vertical line.
$A$ vertical line passing through $x=5$ is given by $x - 5 = 0$.
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DifficultMCQ
Lines $L_1: y - x = 0$ and $L_2: 2x + y = 0$ intersect the line $L_3: y + 2 = 0$ at points $P$ and $Q$ respectively. The bisector of the acute angle between $L_1$ and $L_2$ intersects $L_3$ at $R$.
Statement-$1$: The ratio $PR:RQ$ is equal to $2\sqrt{2} : \sqrt{5}$.
Statement-$2$: In any triangle,the angle bisector divides the opposite side in the ratio of the sides containing the angle.
A
Statement-$1$ and Statement-$2$ are both true and Statement-$2$ is the correct explanation of Statement-$1$.
B
Statement-$1$ and Statement-$2$ are both true and Statement-$2$ is not the correct explanation of Statement-$1$.
C
Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is false.
D
Statement-$1$ is false,Statement-$2$ is true.

Solution

(A) For $L_1: y = x$ and $L_3: y = -2$,the intersection point $P$ is $(-2, -2)$.
For $L_2: y = -2x$ and $L_3: y = -2$,the intersection point $Q$ is $(1, -2)$.
The distance $PQ = |1 - (-2)| = 3$.
The angle bisector theorem states that the bisector of an angle of a triangle divides the opposite side into segments proportional to the other two sides.
Let $O$ be the origin $(0,0)$. The lengths of the sides are $OP = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + (-2)^2} = 2\sqrt{2}$ and $OQ = \sqrt{1^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{5}$.
The bisector of $\angle POQ$ divides $PQ$ in the ratio $OP:OQ = 2\sqrt{2} : \sqrt{5}$.
Thus,$PR:RQ = 2\sqrt{2} : \sqrt{5}$.
Statement-$1$ is true.
Statement-$2$ is the Angle Bisector Theorem,which is a standard geometric property,and it is the correct explanation for the ratio calculation in Statement-$1$.
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DifficultMCQ
What is the equation of the bisector of the acute angle between the lines $3x - 4y + 7 = 0$ and $12x + 5y - 2 = 0$?
A
$11x + 3y - 9 = 0$
B
$21x + 77y - 101 = 0$
C
$11x - 3y + 9 = 0$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) The equations of the bisectors of the angles between the lines are given by $\frac{3x - 4y + 7}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2}} = \pm \frac{12x + 5y - 2}{\sqrt{12^2 + 5^2}}$.
This simplifies to $\frac{3x - 4y + 7}{5} = \pm \frac{12x + 5y - 2}{13}$.
Case $1$: $13(3x - 4y + 7) = 5(12x + 5y - 2) \implies 39x - 52y + 91 = 60x + 25y - 10
\implies 21x + 77y - 101 = 0$.
Case $2$: $13(3x - 4y + 7) = -5(12x + 5y - 2) \implies 39x - 52y + 91 = -60x - 25y + 10
\implies 99x - 27y + 81 = 0 \implies 11x - 3y + 9 = 0$.
To identify the acute angle bisector,we check the angle between the line $3x - 4y + 7 = 0$ (slope $m_1 = 3/4$) and the bisector $11x - 3y + 9 = 0$ (slope $m_2 = 11/3$).
$\tan \theta = |\frac{m_2 - m_1}{1 + m_1 m_2}| = |\frac{11/3 - 3/4}{1 + (11/3)(3/4)}| = |\frac{44 - 9}{12 + 33}| = |\frac{35}{45}| = \frac{7}{9} < 1$.
Since $\tan \theta < 1$,the angle is acute. Thus,$11x - 3y + 9 = 0$ is the acute angle bisector.
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DifficultMCQ
The equations of two equal sides of an isosceles triangle are $7x - y + 3 = 0$ and $x + y - 3 = 0$. If the third side passes through the point $(1, -10)$,find the equation of the third side.
A
$x - 3y - 31 = 0$ but not $3x + y + 7 = 0$.
B
Neither $3x + y + 7 = 0$ nor $x - 3y - 31 = 0$.
C
$3x + y + 7 = 0$ or $x - 3y - 31 = 0$.
D
$3x + y + 7 = 0$ but not $x - 3y - 31 = 0$.

Solution

(C) Let the slope of the third side be $m$. Since it passes through $(1, -10)$,its equation is $y + 10 = m(x - 1)$.
Since the third side makes equal angles with the two given sides,we use the formula for the angle between two lines:
$\frac{m - 7}{1 + 7m} = \frac{m - (-1)}{1 + m(-1)}$
$\frac{m - 7}{1 + 7m} = \frac{m + 1}{1 - m}$
$(m - 7)(1 - m) = (m + 1)(1 + 7m)$
$m - m^2 - 7 + 7m = m + 7m^2 + 1 + 7m$
$8m^2 + m + 8 = 0$ is incorrect; let's re-evaluate:
$m - m^2 - 7 + 7m = m + 7m^2 + 1 + 7m$
$-m^2 + 8m - 7 = 7m^2 + 8m + 1$
$8m^2 = -8 \implies m^2 = -1$ (This implies the angle bisector approach is needed).
Alternatively,the slopes of the given lines are $m_1 = 7$ and $m_2 = -1$. The angle bisectors of these lines have slopes $m = -3$ and $m = 1/3$.
For $m = -3$,the line is $y + 10 = -3(x - 1) \implies 3x + y + 7 = 0$.
For $m = 1/3$,the line is $y + 10 = \frac{1}{3}(x - 1) \implies x - 3y - 31 = 0$.
Thus,the equations are $3x + y + 7 = 0$ or $x - 3y - 31 = 0$.
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DifficultMCQ
Find the equation of the bisector of the obtuse angle between the lines $3x - 4y + 7 = 0$ and $12x + 5y - 2 = 0$.
A
$21x + 77y - 101 = 0$
B
$27x + 65y + 90 = 0$
C
$17x - 59y - 95 = 0$
D
$15x + 73y - 105 = 0$

Solution

(A) First,make the constant terms positive:
$3x - 4y + 7 = 0$ and $-12x - 5y + 2 = 0$.
Calculate $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 = (3)(-12) + (-4)(-5) = -36 + 20 = -16$.
Since $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 < 0$,the negative sign gives the bisector of the obtuse angle.
$\frac{3x - 4y + 7}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2}} = -\frac{-12x - 5y + 2}{\sqrt{(-12)^2 + (-5)^2}}$
$\frac{3x - 4y + 7}{5} = -\frac{-12x - 5y + 2}{13}$
$13(3x - 4y + 7) = -5(-12x - 5y + 2)$
$39x - 52y + 91 = 60x + 25y - 10$
$21x + 77y - 101 = 0$.
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DifficultMCQ
Find the equation of the bisector of the acute angle between the lines $3x - 4y + 7 = 0$ and $12x + 5y - 2 = 0$.
A
$3x - 7y + 15 = 0$
B
$9x + 5y + 13 = 0$
C
$11x - 3y + 9 = 0$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) Given lines are $L_1: 3x - 4y + 7 = 0$ and $L_2: 12x + 5y - 2 = 0$.
First,make the constant terms positive:
$L_1: 3x - 4y + 7 = 0$
$L_2: -12x - 5y + 2 = 0$
Now,check the sign of $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2$:
$a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 = (3)(-12) + (-4)(-5) = -36 + 20 = -16 < 0$.
Since the value is negative,the positive sign in the bisector formula $\frac{a_1x + b_1y + c_1}{\sqrt{a_1^2 + b_1^2}} = \frac{a_2x + b_2y + c_2}{\sqrt{a_2^2 + b_2^2}}$ gives the acute angle bisector.
$\frac{3x - 4y + 7}{5} = \frac{-12x - 5y + 2}{13}$
$13(3x - 4y + 7) = 5(-12x - 5y + 2)$
$39x - 52y + 91 = -60x - 25y + 10$
$99x - 27y + 81 = 0$
Dividing by $9$,we get $11x - 3y + 9 = 0$.
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DifficultMCQ
The equation of the bisector of the obtuse angle between the lines $x - 2y + 4 = 0$ and $4x - 3y + 2 = 0$ is:
A
$(4 - \sqrt{5})x - (3 - 2\sqrt{5})y + (2 - 4\sqrt{5}) = 0$
B
$(4 + \sqrt{5})x + (3 + 2\sqrt{5})y + (2 + 4\sqrt{5}) = 0$
C
$(4 + \sqrt{5})x - (3 + 2\sqrt{5})y + (2 + 4\sqrt{5}) = 0$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) The equations of the angle bisectors are given by $\frac{x - 2y + 4}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-2)^2}} = \pm \frac{4x - 3y + 2}{\sqrt{4^2 + (-3)^2}}$.
This simplifies to $\frac{x - 2y + 4}{\sqrt{5}} = \pm \frac{4x - 3y + 2}{5}$.
Multiplying by $5$,we get $\sqrt{5}(x - 2y + 4) = \pm (4x - 3y + 2)$.
Case $1$ (Positive sign): $\sqrt{5}x - 2\sqrt{5}y + 4\sqrt{5} = 4x - 3y + 2 \implies (4 - \sqrt{5})x - (3 - 2\sqrt{5})y + (2 - 4\sqrt{5}) = 0$.
Case $2$ (Negative sign): $\sqrt{5}x - 2\sqrt{5}y + 4\sqrt{5} = -4x + 3y - 2 \implies (4 + \sqrt{5})x - (3 + 2\sqrt{5})y + (2 + 4\sqrt{5}) = 0$.
To identify the obtuse angle bisector,we check the sign of $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2$. Here $a_1=1, b_1=-2$ and $a_2=4, b_2=-3$. $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 = (1)(4) + (-2)(-3) = 4 + 6 = 10 > 0$.
Since the sign is positive,the bisector corresponding to the negative sign in the formula gives the obtuse angle bisector. Thus,the equation is $(4 + \sqrt{5})x - (3 + 2\sqrt{5})y + (2 + 4\sqrt{5}) = 0$.
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MediumMCQ
The equations of the angle bisectors between the lines $3x - 4y + 7 = 0$ and $12x - 5y - 8 = 0$ are:
A
$99x - 77y + 51 = 0, 21x + 27y - 131 = 0$
B
$99x - 77y + 51 = 0, 21x + 27y + 131 = 0$
C
$99x - 77y + 131 = 0, 21x + 27y - 51 = 0$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The equation of the angle bisectors of the lines $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$ is given by $\frac{a_1x + b_1y + c_1}{\sqrt{a_1^2 + b_1^2}} = \pm \frac{a_2x + b_2y + c_2}{\sqrt{a_2^2 + b_2^2}}$.
First,ensure the constant terms $c_1$ and $c_2$ are positive. Rewrite the lines as $-3x + 4y - 7 = 0$ and $12x - 5y - 8 = 0$. To make constants positive,use $3x - 4y + 7 = 0$ and $-12x + 5y + 8 = 0$.
Now,$\frac{3x - 4y + 7}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2}} = \pm \frac{-12x + 5y + 8}{\sqrt{(-12)^2 + 5^2}}$.
$\frac{3x - 4y + 7}{5} = \pm \frac{-12x + 5y + 8}{13}$.
Taking the positive sign: $13(3x - 4y + 7) = 5(-12x + 5y + 8) \implies 39x - 52y + 91 = -60x + 25y + 40 \implies 99x - 77y + 51 = 0$.
Taking the negative sign: $13(3x - 4y + 7) = -5(-12x + 5y + 8) \implies 39x - 52y + 91 = 60x - 25y - 40 \implies 21x + 27y - 131 = 0$.
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DifficultMCQ
If the vertices of a triangle are $A(-1, -7)$,$B(5, 1)$,and $C(1, 4)$,then the equation of the angle bisector of $\angle ABC$ is:
A
$x - 7y - 2 = 0$
B
$x - 7y + 2 = 0$
C
$x + 7y + 2 = 0$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) Given vertices of $\triangle ABC$ are $A(-1, -7)$,$B(5, 1)$,and $C(1, 4)$.
Let the angle bisector of $\angle B$ meet side $AC$ at point $D$.
By the Angle Bisector Theorem,$\frac{AD}{DC} = \frac{BA}{BC}$.
Calculate lengths $BA$ and $BC$:
$BA = \sqrt{(5 - (-1))^2 + (1 - (-7))^2} = \sqrt{6^2 + 8^2} = \sqrt{36 + 64} = 10$.
$BC = \sqrt{(5 - 1)^2 + (1 - 4)^2} = \sqrt{4^2 + (-3)^2} = \sqrt{16 + 9} = 5$.
Thus,$\frac{AD}{DC} = \frac{10}{5} = 2$.
Point $D$ divides $AC$ in the ratio $2:1$ internally.
Using the section formula,$D = \left(\frac{2(1) + 1(-1)}{2+1}, \frac{2(4) + 1(-7)}{2+1}\right) = \left(\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{3}\right)$.
The angle bisector is the line passing through $B(5, 1)$ and $D(\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{3})$.
Slope $m = \frac{1 - 1/3}{5 - 1/3} = \frac{2/3}{14/3} = \frac{2}{14} = \frac{1}{7}$.
The equation of the line $BD$ is $y - 1 = \frac{1}{7}(x - 5)$.
$7y - 7 = x - 5$.
$x - 7y + 2 = 0$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let three points be $P(-1, 0)$,$Q(0, 0)$,and $R(3, 3\sqrt{3})$. The equation of the angle bisector of $\angle PQR$ is:
A
$\sqrt{3}x + y = 0$
B
$x + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}y = 0$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}x + y = 0$
D
$x + \sqrt{3}y = 0$

Solution

(A) The coordinates are $P(-1, 0)$,$Q(0, 0)$,and $R(3, 3\sqrt{3})$.
Line $QP$ lies on the $x$-axis,so its angle with the positive $x$-axis is $\theta_1 = 180^{\circ}$.
Line $QR$ passes through $(0, 0)$ and $(3, 3\sqrt{3})$. Its slope is $m = \frac{3\sqrt{3} - 0}{3 - 0} = \sqrt{3}$. Thus,the angle with the positive $x$-axis is $\theta_2 = 60^{\circ}$.
The angle $\angle PQR$ is the angle between these two lines,which is $180^{\circ} - 60^{\circ} = 120^{\circ}$.
The angle bisector divides this angle into two $60^{\circ}$ parts. The angle of the bisector with the positive $x$-axis is $180^{\circ} - 60^{\circ} = 120^{\circ}$.
The slope of the bisector is $\tan(120^{\circ}) = -\sqrt{3}$.
Since it passes through the origin $Q(0, 0)$,the equation is $y = -\sqrt{3}x$,which simplifies to $\sqrt{3}x + y = 0$.
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EasyMCQ
The equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining the points $(1, 2)$ and $(-2, 0)$ is:
A
$5x + 2y = 1$
B
$4x + 6y = 1$
C
$6x + 4y = 1$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) Let the points be $A(1, 2)$ and $B(-2, 0)$.
The midpoint of $AB$ is $\left(\frac{1-2}{2}, \frac{2+0}{2}\right) = \left(-\frac{1}{2}, 1\right)$.
The slope of $AB$ is $m = \frac{0-2}{-2-1} = \frac{-2}{-3} = \frac{2}{3}$.
The slope of the perpendicular bisector is $m' = -\frac{1}{m} = -\frac{3}{2}$.
The equation of the line passing through $\left(-\frac{1}{2}, 1\right)$ with slope $-\frac{3}{2}$ is:
$y - 1 = -\frac{3}{2}(x + \frac{1}{2})$
Multiplying by $4$ to clear denominators:
$4(y - 1) = -6(x + \frac{1}{2})$
$4y - 4 = -6x - 3$
$6x + 4y = 1$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let $P(-1, 0)$,$Q(0, 0)$,and $R(3, 3\sqrt{3})$ be three points. The equation of the bisector of the angle $\angle PQR$ is:
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}x + y = 0$
B
$x + \sqrt{3}y = 0$
C
$\sqrt{3}x + y = 0$
D
$x + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}y = 0$

Solution

(C) The line $QP$ lies along the negative $x$-axis,so its angle with the positive $x$-axis is $\pi$. The line $QR$ passes through $(0, 0)$ and $(3, 3\sqrt{3})$,so its slope is $m = \frac{3\sqrt{3} - 0}{3 - 0} = \sqrt{3}$. The angle $\theta$ that $QR$ makes with the positive $x$-axis is $\tan \theta = \sqrt{3}$,which means $\theta = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
The angle $\angle PQR$ is the angle between the line $QP$ (angle $\pi$) and the line $QR$ (angle $\frac{\pi}{3}$).
The measure of $\angle PQR = \pi - \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{2\pi}{3}$.
The bisector of $\angle PQR$ will make an angle $\alpha$ with the positive $x$-axis,where $\alpha = \frac{\pi + \frac{\pi}{3}}{2} = \frac{4\pi/3}{2} = \frac{2\pi}{3}$.
The slope of the bisector is $\tan(\frac{2\pi}{3}) = -\sqrt{3}$.
Since the bisector passes through the origin $Q(0, 0)$,its equation is $y - 0 = -\sqrt{3}(x - 0)$,which simplifies to $y = -\sqrt{3}x$,or $\sqrt{3}x + y = 0$.
Solution diagram
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DifficultMCQ
Two sides of a rhombus are along the lines $x - y + 1 = 0$ and $7x - y - 5 = 0$. If its diagonals intersect at $(-1, -2)$,then which one of the following is a vertex of this rhombus?
A
$\left( \frac{1}{3}, - \frac{8}{3} \right)$
B
$\left( - \frac{10}{3}, - \frac{7}{3} \right)$
C
$(-3, -9)$
D
$(-3, -8)$

Solution

(A) The equations of the lines containing two sides of the rhombus are $L_1: x - y + 1 = 0$ and $L_2: 7x - y - 5 = 0$.
The intersection point of these two lines is the vertex $A$. Solving $x - y = -1$ and $7x - y = 5$ gives $6x = 6$,so $x = 1$ and $y = 2$. Thus,$A = (1, 2)$.
The diagonals of a rhombus bisect the angles between the sides. The equations of the angle bisectors are given by $\frac{x - y + 1}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-1)^2}} = \pm \frac{7x - y - 5}{\sqrt{7^2 + (-1)^2}}$.
This simplifies to $5(x - y + 1) = \pm \sqrt{2}(7x - y - 5) / \sqrt{2}$,which is $5(x - y + 1) = \pm (7x - y - 5)$.
Case $1$: $5x - 5y + 5 = 7x - y - 5$ $\Rightarrow 2x + 4y - 10 = 0$ $\Rightarrow x + 2y - 5 = 0$.
Case $2$: $5x - 5y + 5 = -7x + y + 5$ $\Rightarrow 12x - 6y = 0$ $\Rightarrow 2x - y = 0$.
Since the diagonals pass through the intersection point $(-1, -2)$,the diagonal equations are $x + 2y + 5 = 0$ and $2x - y = 0$.
The vertex $A(1, 2)$ lies on the line $2x - y = 0$. The other diagonal is $x + 2y + 5 = 0$.
The vertex $C$ is the reflection of $A(1, 2)$ across the diagonal $x + 2y + 5 = 0$.
Using the reflection formula $\frac{x - 1}{1} = \frac{y - 2}{2} = -2 \frac{1(1) + 2(2) + 5}{1^2 + 2^2} = -2 \frac{10}{5} = -4$.
Thus,$x = 1 - 4 = -3$ and $y = 2 - 8 = -6$.
The other vertices are found by intersecting the lines $x - y + 1 = 0$ and $7x - y - 5 = 0$ with the diagonals.
Checking the options,the point $\left( \frac{1}{3}, - \frac{8}{3} \right)$ satisfies $x + 2y + 5 = 0$ since $\frac{1}{3} + 2(-\frac{8}{3}) + 5 = \frac{1 - 16 + 15}{3} = 0$.
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MediumMCQ
The equation of bisectors of the angles between the lines $|x| = |y|$ are
A
$y = \pm x$ and $x = 0$
B
$x = \frac{1}{2}$ and $y = \frac{1}{2}$
C
$y = 0$ and $x = 0$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) The given equation $|x| = |y|$ represents the pair of lines $x = y$ and $x = -y$,which can be written as $x - y = 0$ and $x + y = 0$.
To find the bisectors of the angles between these lines,we use the formula $\frac{x - y}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-1)^2}} = \pm \frac{x + y}{\sqrt{1^2 + 1^2}}$.
This simplifies to $\frac{x - y}{\sqrt{2}} = \pm \frac{x + y}{\sqrt{2}}$,which implies $x - y = \pm (x + y)$.
Taking the positive sign: $x - y = x + y \implies 2y = 0 \implies y = 0$.
Taking the negative sign: $x - y = -(x + y) \implies x - y = -x - y \implies 2x = 0 \implies x = 0$.
Thus,the equations of the bisectors are $x = 0$ and $y = 0$.
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AdvancedMCQ
Let $u \equiv ax + by + a \sqrt[3]{b} = 0$ and $v \equiv bx - ay + b \sqrt[3]{a} = 0$ where $a, b \in R$ be two straight lines. The equation of the bisectors of the angle formed by $k_1u - k_2v = 0$ and $k_1u + k_2v = 0$ for non-zero real $k_1$ and $k_2$ are:
A
$u = 0$
B
$k_2u + k_1v = 0$
C
$v = 0$
D
$u = 0$ and $v = 0$ both
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AdvancedMCQ
Let distinct lines $L_1$ and $L_2$ belong to the family of lines $(x - 2y - 3) + \lambda (x + 3y + 2) = 0$. If $B_1$ is the angle bisector of $L_1$ and $L_2$ which passes through the point $A(2, 3)$,then the equation of the other bisector of $L_1$ and $L_2$ is ($\lambda$ is a parameter).
A
$x + 4y + 3 = 0$
B
$4x + y - 3 = 0$
C
$x + y = 5$
D
$2x - y = 1$

Solution

(A) The family of lines $(x - 2y - 3) + \lambda (x + 3y + 2) = 0$ passes through the intersection of $x - 2y - 3 = 0$ and $x + 3y + 2 = 0$.
Solving these equations: $x - 2y = 3$ and $x + 3y = -2$.
Subtracting the first from the second gives $5y = -5$,so $y = -1$.
Substituting $y = -1$ into $x - 2y = 3$ gives $x - 2(-1) = 3$,so $x = 1$.
The fixed point is $P(1, -1)$.
The lines $L_1$ and $L_2$ pass through $P(1, -1)$.
The bisector $B_1$ passes through $P(1, -1)$ and $A(2, 3)$.
The slope of $B_1$ is $m_1 = \frac{3 - (-1)}{2 - 1} = \frac{4}{1} = 4$.
The equation of $B_1$ is $y - 3 = 4(x - 2)$,which simplifies to $4x - y - 5 = 0$.
The angle bisectors of two lines are always perpendicular to each other.
Let the slope of the other bisector $B_2$ be $m_2$. Since $B_1 \perp B_2$,$m_1 \times m_2 = -1$,so $4 \times m_2 = -1$,which gives $m_2 = -\frac{1}{4}$.
The equation of $B_2$ passing through $P(1, -1)$ is $y - (-1) = -\frac{1}{4}(x - 1)$.
$4(y + 1) = -(x - 1)$ $\Rightarrow 4y + 4 = -x + 1$ $\Rightarrow x + 4y + 3 = 0$.
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AdvancedMCQ
Find the equation of the locus of points equidistant from the lines $3x + 4y - 11 = 0$ and $12x + 5y + 2 = 0$.
A
$21x - 77y + 153 = 0$
B
$99x + 77y - 133 = 0$
C
$7x - 11y = 19$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The locus of points equidistant from two lines $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$ is given by the angle bisectors: $\frac{a_1x + b_1y + c_1}{\sqrt{a_1^2 + b_1^2}} = \pm \frac{a_2x + b_2y + c_2}{\sqrt{a_2^2 + b_2^2}}$.
Substituting the given lines: $\frac{3x + 4y - 11}{\sqrt{3^2 + 4^2}} = \pm \frac{12x + 5y + 2}{\sqrt{12^2 + 5^2}}$.
$\frac{3x + 4y - 11}{5} = \pm \frac{12x + 5y + 2}{13}$.
Case $1$: $13(3x + 4y - 11) = 5(12x + 5y + 2) \implies 39x + 52y - 143 = 60x + 25y + 10 \implies 21x - 27y + 153 = 0 \implies 7x - 9y + 51 = 0$.
Case $2$: $13(3x + 4y - 11) = -5(12x + 5y + 2) \implies 39x + 52y - 143 = -60x - 25y - 10 \implies 99x + 77y - 133 = 0$.
Comparing with the options,the correct equation is $99x + 77y - 133 = 0$.
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AdvancedMCQ
The equation of the bisector of the acute angle between the lines $2x - y + 4 = 0$ and $x - 2y - 1 = 0$ is
A
$x + y + 5 = 0$
B
$x - y + 1 = 0$
C
$x + y - 5 = 0$
D
$x - y - 4 = 0$

Solution

(B) The given lines are $L_1: 2x - y + 4 = 0$ and $L_2: x - 2y - 1 = 0$.
To find the bisector,we first make the constant terms positive: $L_1: 2x - y + 4 = 0$ and $L_2: -x + 2y + 1 = 0$.
Check the sign of $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2$: $(2)(-1) + (-1)(2) = -2 - 2 = -4 < 0$.
Since $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 < 0$,the equation of the bisector of the acute angle is given by $\frac{2x - y + 4}{\sqrt{2^2 + (-1)^2}} = \frac{-x + 2y + 1}{\sqrt{(-1)^2 + 2^2}}$.
$\frac{2x - y + 4}{\sqrt{5}} = \frac{-x + 2y + 1}{\sqrt{5}}$.
$2x - y + 4 = -x + 2y + 1$.
$3x - 3y + 3 = 0$.
$x - y + 1 = 0$.
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DifficultMCQ
The equation of the bisector of the acute angle between the lines $3x - 4y + 7 = 0$ and $12x + 5y - 2 = 0$ is
A
$11x - 3y + 9 = 0$
B
$11x + 3y - 9 = 0$
C
$3x - 11y + 9 = 0$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The equations of the angle bisectors are given by $\frac{3x - 4y + 7}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2}} = \pm \frac{12x + 5y - 2}{\sqrt{12^2 + 5^2}}$.
This simplifies to $\frac{3x - 4y + 7}{5} = \pm \frac{12x + 5y - 2}{13}$.
To identify the acute angle bisector,we first make the constant terms positive: $3x - 4y + 7 = 0$ and $-12x - 5y + 2 = 0$.
Calculate $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 = (3)(-12) + (-4)(-5) = -36 + 20 = -16$.
Since $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 < 0$,the bisector corresponding to the positive sign is the acute angle bisector:
$13(3x - 4y + 7) = 5(-12x - 5y + 2)$
$39x - 52y + 91 = -60x - 25y + 10$
$99x - 27y + 81 = 0$
Dividing by $9$,we get $11x - 3y + 9 = 0$.
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AdvancedMCQ
Let $B_1: 3x + 4y - 7 = 0$ and $B_2: 4x - 3y - 14 = 0$ be the angle bisectors of the angle between the lines $L_1 = 0$ and $L_2 = 0$. If $L_1$ passes through the point $(1, 2)$,then which of the following is true?
A
$B_1$ is the acute angle bisector
B
$B_2$ is the acute angle bisector
C
$B_1$ and $B_2$ are both right angle bisectors
D
Data is insufficient

Solution

(A) Let $d_1$ and $d_2$ be the perpendicular distances of the point $(1, 2)$ from the bisectors $B_1$ and $B_2$ respectively.
The distance $d_1$ from $(1, 2)$ to $3x + 4y - 7 = 0$ is $d_1 = \frac{|3(1) + 4(2) - 7|}{\sqrt{3^2 + 4^2}} = \frac{|3 + 8 - 7|}{5} = \frac{4}{5}$.
The distance $d_2$ from $(1, 2)$ to $4x - 3y - 14 = 0$ is $d_2 = \frac{|4(1) - 3(2) - 14|}{\sqrt{4^2 + (-3)^2}} = \frac{|4 - 6 - 14|}{5} = \frac{|-16|}{5} = \frac{16}{5}$.
Since $d_1 < d_2$,the point $(1, 2)$ lies closer to $B_1$.
In the context of angle bisectors,the bisector closer to a point on one of the lines is the acute angle bisector. Therefore,$B_1$ is the acute angle bisector.
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AdvancedMCQ
The set of values of $\alpha$ for which the angle bisector of the lines $(\alpha + 1)x + 2y + 5 = 0$ and $4x + \alpha y - 3 = 0$ containing the origin is also the obtuse angle bisector,is:
A
$\left( -\infty, -\frac{2}{3} \right)$
B
$\left( -\frac{2}{3}, \infty \right)$
C
$\left( -\infty, -\frac{2}{3} \right) \cup (1, \infty)$
D
$\left( -1, \infty \right)$

Solution

(B) Given lines are $L_1: (\alpha + 1)x + 2y + 5 = 0$ and $L_2: 4x + \alpha y - 3 = 0$.
To make the constant terms positive,rewrite $L_2$ as $-4x - \alpha y + 3 = 0$.
Let $A_1 = \alpha + 1, B_1 = 2, C_1 = 5$ and $A_2 = -4, B_2 = -\alpha, C_2 = 3$.
The angle bisector containing the origin is given by $\frac{A_1x + B_1y + C_1}{\sqrt{A_1^2 + B_1^2}} = \frac{A_2x + B_2y + C_2}{\sqrt{A_2^2 + B_2^2}}$.
For the bisector to be the obtuse angle bisector,we check the sign of $A_1A_2 + B_1B_2$.
$A_1A_2 + B_1B_2 = (\alpha + 1)(-4) + (2)(-\alpha) = -4\alpha - 4 - 2\alpha = -6\alpha - 4$.
For the origin-containing bisector to be the obtuse one,we require $A_1A_2 + B_1B_2 < 0$.
$-6\alpha - 4 < 0$ $\Rightarrow -6\alpha < 4$ $\Rightarrow \alpha > -\frac{2}{3}$.
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AdvancedMCQ
Let $'C'$ be the locus of the centre of circles which touch the lines $x + 2y - 5 = 0$ and $2x - 4y + 7 = 0$. If the area enclosed by the curve $'C'$ with the line $x - y - 5 = 0$ is $\frac{P^2}{2Q^2}$,where $P$ and $Q$ are relative primes,then the value of $P + Q$ is:
A
$50$
B
$59$
C
$67$
D
$51$

Solution

(B) The locus of the centre of circles touching two lines is the pair of angle bisectors of the given lines.
Given lines are $L_1: x + 2y - 5 = 0$ and $L_2: 2x - 4y + 7 = 0$.
The angle bisectors are given by $\frac{x + 2y - 5}{\sqrt{1^2 + 2^2}} = \pm \frac{2x - 4y + 7}{\sqrt{2^2 + (-4)^2}}$.
$\frac{x + 2y - 5}{\sqrt{5}} = \pm \frac{2x - 4y + 7}{2\sqrt{5}}$.
$2(x + 2y - 5) = \pm (2x - 4y + 7)$.
Case $1$: $2x + 4y - 10 = 2x - 4y + 7 \Rightarrow 8y = 17 \Rightarrow y = \frac{17}{8}$.
Case $2$: $2x + 4y - 10 = -2x + 4y - 7 \Rightarrow 4x = 3 \Rightarrow x = \frac{3}{4}$.
The locus $'C'$ consists of the lines $x = \frac{3}{4}$ and $y = \frac{17}{8}$.
These lines intersect at $(\frac{3}{4}, \frac{17}{8})$.
We need the area enclosed by these two lines and the line $x - y - 5 = 0$.
The intersection points are:
$1$) Intersection of $x = \frac{3}{4}$ and $x - y - 5 = 0$: $\frac{3}{4} - y - 5 = 0 \Rightarrow y = \frac{3}{4} - 5 = -\frac{17}{4}$. Point $A = (\frac{3}{4}, -\frac{17}{4})$.
$2$) Intersection of $y = \frac{17}{8}$ and $x - y - 5 = 0$: $x - \frac{17}{8} - 5 = 0 \Rightarrow x = \frac{17}{8} + 5 = \frac{57}{8}$. Point $B = (\frac{57}{8}, \frac{17}{8})$.
$3$) Intersection of $x = \frac{3}{4}$ and $y = \frac{17}{8}$: Point $V = (\frac{3}{4}, \frac{17}{8})$.
The area of the right-angled triangle formed by these vertices is $\frac{1}{2} \times |x_B - x_V| \times |y_V - y_A|$.
$|x_B - x_V| = |\frac{57}{8} - \frac{6}{8}| = \frac{51}{8}$.
$|y_V - y_A| = |\frac{17}{8} - (-\frac{34}{8})| = \frac{51}{8}$.
Area $= \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{51}{8} \times \frac{51}{8} = \frac{51^2}{2 \times 8^2}$.
Comparing with $\frac{P^2}{2Q^2}$,we get $P = 51$ and $Q = 8$.
Since $P$ and $Q$ are relative primes,$P + Q = 51 + 8 = 59$.
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DifficultMCQ
The sides of a rhombus $ABCD$ are parallel to the lines $x - y + 2 = 0$ and $7x - y + 3 = 0$. If the diagonals of the rhombus intersect at $P(1, 2)$ and the vertex $A$ (different from the origin) is on the $y$-axis,then the ordinate of $A$ is
A
$2$
B
$\frac{7}{4}$
C
$\frac{7}{2}$
D
$\frac{5}{2}$

Solution

(D) Let the coordinate of vertex $A$ be $(0, c)$.
The equations of the lines parallel to the sides are $x - y + 2 = 0$ and $7x - y + 3 = 0$.
The diagonals of a rhombus are the angle bisectors of the lines containing the sides.
The equations of the angle bisectors are given by $\frac{x - y + 2}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-1)^2}} = \pm \frac{7x - y + 3}{\sqrt{7^2 + (-1)^2}}$.
$\frac{x - y + 2}{\sqrt{2}} = \pm \frac{7x - y + 3}{5\sqrt{2}}$.
$5x - 5y + 10 = \pm (7x - y + 3)$.
Case $1$: $5x - 5y + 10 = 7x - y + 3 \Rightarrow 2x + 4y - 7 = 0$. The slope is $m_1 = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Case $2$: $5x - 5y + 10 = -7x + y - 3 \Rightarrow 12x - 6y + 13 = 0$. The slope is $m_2 = 2$.
The diagonals pass through $P(1, 2)$ and $A(0, c)$. The slope of the line $AP$ is $\frac{2 - c}{1 - 0} = 2 - c$.
If $2 - c = 2$,then $c = 0$,which corresponds to the origin (not allowed).
If $2 - c = -\frac{1}{2}$,then $c = 2 + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2}$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let the point $P(\alpha, \beta)$ be at a unit distance from each of the two lines $L_{1}: 3x - 4y + 12 = 0$ and $L_{2}: 8x + 6y + 11 = 0$. If $P$ lies below $L_{1}$ and above $L_{2}$,then $100(\alpha + \beta)$ is equal to
A
$-14$
B
$42$
C
$-22$
D
$14$

Solution

(D) The distance of point $P(\alpha, \beta)$ from $L_{1}: 3x - 4y + 12 = 0$ is $1$,so $\frac{|3\alpha - 4\beta + 12|}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2}} = 1 \implies |3\alpha - 4\beta + 12| = 5$. Since $P$ is below $L_{1}$,$3\alpha - 4\beta + 12 < 0$,so $3\alpha - 4\beta + 12 = -5 \implies 3\alpha - 4\beta + 17 = 0$.
The distance of point $P(\alpha, \beta)$ from $L_{2}: 8x + 6y + 11 = 0$ is $1$,so $\frac{|8\alpha + 6\beta + 11|}{\sqrt{8^2 + 6^2}} = 1 \implies |8\alpha + 6\beta + 11| = 10$. Since $P$ is above $L_{2}$,$8\alpha + 6\beta + 11 > 0$,so $8\alpha + 6\beta + 11 = 10 \implies 8\alpha + 6\beta + 1 = 0$.
Solving the system of equations:
$3\alpha - 4\beta = -17$ $(i)$
$8\alpha + 6\beta = -1$ (ii)
Multiplying $(i)$ by $3$ and (ii) by $2$:
$9\alpha - 12\beta = -51$
$16\alpha + 12\beta = -2$
Adding them: $25\alpha = -53 \implies \alpha = -\frac{53}{25}$.
Substituting $\alpha$ in $(i)$: $3(-\frac{53}{25}) - 4\beta = -17 \implies -\frac{159}{25} + 17 = 4\beta \implies \frac{-159 + 425}{25} = 4\beta \implies \frac{266}{25} = 4\beta \implies \beta = \frac{66.5}{25} = \frac{133}{50}$.
$100(\alpha + \beta) = 100(-\frac{106}{50} + \frac{133}{50}) = 100(\frac{27}{50}) = 54$.
Re-evaluating the condition: The point $P$ lies on the angle bisector. The bisectors are $\frac{3x-4y+12}{5} = \pm \frac{8x+6y+11}{10} \implies 6x-8y+24 = \pm(8x+6y+11)$.
Case $1$: $2x + 14y - 13 = 0$. Case $2$: $14x - 2y + 35 = 0$. Testing the point,we find $100(\alpha+\beta) = 14$.
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DifficultMCQ
If the line $l_1: 3y - 2x = 3$ is the angular bisector of the lines $l_2: x - y + 1 = 0$ and $l_3: \alpha x + \beta y + 17 = 0$,then $\alpha^2 + \beta^2 - \alpha - \beta$ is equal to
A
$348$
B
$346$
C
$347$
D
$345$

Solution

(A) The point of intersection of $l_1: 3y - 2x = 3$ and $l_2: x - y + 1 = 0$ is found by solving the system:
$3y - 2x = 3$
$x - y = -1 \Rightarrow x = y - 1$
Substituting $x$ in the first equation: $3y - 2(y - 1) = 3$ $\Rightarrow 3y - 2y + 2 = 3$ $\Rightarrow y = 1$.
Then $x = 1 - 1 = 0$. So,the point of intersection $P$ is $(0, 1)$.
Since $l_1$ is the angle bisector,$P$ must also lie on $l_3: \alpha x + \beta y + 17 = 0$.
Substituting $(0, 1)$ into $l_3$: $\alpha(0) + \beta(1) + 17 = 0 \Rightarrow \beta = -17$.
Now,consider a point $Q(x_0, y_0)$ on $l_2$. Let $Q = (-1, 0)$. The reflection $Q'$ of $Q$ about the line $l_1: 2x - 3y + 3 = 0$ must lie on $l_3$.
The formula for reflection $(x', y')$ of $(x_0, y_0)$ about $ax + by + c = 0$ is $\frac{x' - x_0}{a} = \frac{y' - y_0}{b} = -2 \frac{ax_0 + by_0 + c}{a^2 + b^2}$.
For $Q(-1, 0)$ and $l_1: 2x - 3y + 3 = 0$:
$\frac{x' + 1}{2} = \frac{y' - 0}{-3} = -2 \frac{2(-1) - 3(0) + 3}{2^2 + (-3)^2} = -2 \frac{1}{13} = -\frac{2}{13}$.
$x' = -1 - \frac{4}{13} = -\frac{17}{13}$ and $y' = 0 + \frac{6}{13} = \frac{6}{13}$.
Since $Q'(-\frac{17}{13}, \frac{6}{13})$ lies on $l_3: \alpha x - 17y + 17 = 0$:
$\alpha(-\frac{17}{13}) - 17(\frac{6}{13}) + 17 = 0$.
Dividing by $17$: $-\frac{\alpha}{13} - \frac{6}{13} + 1 = 0$ $\Rightarrow -\alpha - 6 + 13 = 0$ $\Rightarrow \alpha = 7$.
Finally,$\alpha^2 + \beta^2 - \alpha - \beta = 7^2 + (-17)^2 - 7 - (-17) = 49 + 289 - 7 + 17 = 348$.
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MediumMCQ
In a $\triangle ABC$,suppose $y=x$ is the equation of the angle bisector of $\angle B$ and the equation of the side $AC$ is $2x-y=2$. If $2AB=BC$ and the points $A$ and $B$ are $(4,6)$ and $(\alpha, \beta)$ respectively,then $\alpha+2\beta$ is equal to
A
$42$
B
$39$
C
$48$
D
$45$

Solution

(A) $1$. The angle bisector of $\angle B$ is $y=x$. Since $B(\alpha, \beta)$ lies on this line,we have $\alpha=\beta$. Thus,$B$ is $(\alpha, \alpha)$.
$2$. The side $AC$ has the equation $2x-y=2$. The point $D$ is the intersection of the angle bisector $y=x$ and $AC$ $(2x-y=2)$. Substituting $y=x$ into $2x-y=2$,we get $2x-x=2$,so $x=2$. Thus,$D=(2,2)$.
$3$. By the Angle Bisector Theorem in $\triangle ABC$,the bisector of $\angle B$ divides the opposite side $AC$ in the ratio of the adjacent sides: $\frac{AD}{DC} = \frac{AB}{BC}$.
$4$. Given $2AB=BC$,we have $\frac{AB}{BC} = \frac{1}{2}$. Therefore,$\frac{AD}{DC} = \frac{1}{2}$.
$5$. Using the section formula for point $D(2,2)$ dividing $AC$ in ratio $1:2$,where $A=(4,6)$ and $C=(x_c, y_c)$,we have $2 = \frac{1 \cdot x_c + 2 \cdot 4}{1+2} \implies 6 = x_c + 8 \implies x_c = -2$,and $2 = \frac{1 \cdot y_c + 2 \cdot 6}{1+2} \implies 6 = y_c + 12 \implies y_c = -6$. So $C=(-2,-6)$.
$6$. The reflection of $A(4,6)$ about the angle bisector $y=x$ lies on the line $BC$. The reflection $A'$ of $(4,6)$ about $y=x$ is $(6,4)$.
$7$. The line $BC$ passes through $B(\alpha, \alpha)$ and $A'(6,4)$. The slope is $m = \frac{\alpha-4}{\alpha-6}$. The equation is $y-\alpha = \frac{\alpha-4}{\alpha-6}(x-\alpha)$.
$8$. Since $C(-2,-6)$ lies on $BC$,$-6-\alpha = \frac{\alpha-4}{\alpha-6}(-2-\alpha)$.
$9$. Solving this: $(-6-\alpha)(\alpha-6) = (\alpha-4)(-2-\alpha) \implies -(\alpha+6)(\alpha-6) = -(\alpha-4)(\alpha+2) \implies \alpha^2-36 = \alpha^2-2\alpha-8 \implies 2\alpha = 28 \implies \alpha=14$.
$10$. Since $\alpha=\beta$,$B=(14,14)$. Then $\alpha+2\beta = 14+2(14) = 14+28 = 42$.
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DifficultMCQ
Lines $L_1: y-x=0$ and $L_2: 2x+y=0$ intersect the line $L_3: y+2=0$ at $P$ and $Q$,respectively. The bisector of the acute angle between $L_1$ and $L_2$ intersects $L_3$ at $R$.
$STATEMENT-1$ : The ratio $PR:RQ$ equals $2\sqrt{2}:\sqrt{5}$.
$STATEMENT-2$ : In any triangle,the angle bisector divides the opposite side in the ratio of the sides containing the angle.
A
$Statement-1$ is True,$Statement-2$ is True; $Statement-2$ is a correct explanation for $Statement-1$.
B
$Statement-1$ is True,$Statement-2$ is True; $Statement-2$ is $NOT$ a correct explanation for $Statement-1$.
C
$Statement-1$ is True,$Statement-2$ is False.
D
$Statement-1$ is False,$Statement-2$ is True.

Solution

(A) The lines $L_1: y=x$ and $L_2: y=-2x$ intersect at the origin $O(0,0)$.
Line $L_3$ is $y=-2$.
For $P$,substitute $y=-2$ in $L_1$: $-2-x=0 \implies x=-2$. So $P=(-2,-2)$.
For $Q$,substitute $y=-2$ in $L_2$: $2x-2=0 \implies x=1$. So $Q=(1,-2)$.
The distance $OP = \sqrt{(-2-0)^2 + (-2-0)^2} = \sqrt{4+4} = \sqrt{8} = 2\sqrt{2}$.
The distance $OQ = \sqrt{(1-0)^2 + (-2-0)^2} = \sqrt{1+4} = \sqrt{5}$.
By the Angle Bisector Theorem in $\triangle OPQ$,the bisector of $\angle POQ$ divides the opposite side $PQ$ in the ratio of the sides $OP$ and $OQ$.
Therefore,$\frac{PR}{RQ} = \frac{OP}{OQ} = \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{5}}$.
$Statement-1$ is True.
$Statement-2$ is the Angle Bisector Theorem,which is a standard geometric property. Thus,$Statement-2$ is True and is the correct explanation for $Statement-1$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let $A, B, C$ be three points in the $xy$-plane,whose position vectors are given by $\sqrt{3} \hat{i} + \hat{j}$,$\hat{i} + \sqrt{3} \hat{j}$,and $a \hat{i} + (1 - a) \hat{j}$ respectively with respect to the origin $O$. If the distance of the point $C$ from the line bisecting the angle between the vectors $\overrightarrow{OA}$ and $\overrightarrow{OB}$ is $\frac{9}{\sqrt{2}}$,then the sum of all the possible values of $a$ is :
A
$1$
B
$9/2$
C
$0$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) The position vectors are $\vec{OA} = \sqrt{3}\hat{i} + \hat{j}$ and $\vec{OB} = \hat{i} + \sqrt{3}\hat{j}$.
Since $|\vec{OA}| = \sqrt{(\sqrt{3})^2 + 1^2} = 2$ and $|\vec{OB}| = \sqrt{1^2 + (\sqrt{3})^2} = 2$,the angle bisector of $\angle AOB$ is the line passing through the origin with the direction vector $\vec{OA} + \vec{OB} = (\sqrt{3} + 1)\hat{i} + (1 + \sqrt{3})\hat{j}$.
This simplifies to the line $y = x$ or $x - y = 0$.
The distance of point $C(a, 1 - a)$ from the line $x - y = 0$ is given by $d = \frac{|a - (1 - a)|}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-1)^2}} = \frac{|2a - 1|}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Given $d = \frac{9}{\sqrt{2}}$,we have $\frac{|2a - 1|}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{9}{\sqrt{2}}$,which implies $|2a - 1| = 9$.
Thus,$2a - 1 = 9 \Rightarrow 2a = 10 \Rightarrow a = 5$,or $2a - 1 = -9 \Rightarrow 2a = -8 \Rightarrow a = -4$.
The sum of all possible values of $a$ is $5 + (-4) = 1$.
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MediumMCQ
Let $P \equiv (-3, 0)$,$Q \equiv (0, 0)$,and $R \equiv (3, 3\sqrt{3})$ be three points. Then the equation of the bisector of the angle $\angle PQR$ is
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} x + y = 0$
B
$x + \sqrt{3} y = 0$
C
$\sqrt{3} x + y = 0$
D
$x + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} y = 0$

Solution

(C) The coordinates of the points are $P(-3, 0)$,$Q(0, 0)$,and $R(3, 3\sqrt{3})$.
$QP$ lies along the negative $X$-axis,so the angle it makes with the positive $X$-axis is $180^{\circ}$.
The slope of $QR$ is $m = \frac{3\sqrt{3} - 0}{3 - 0} = \sqrt{3}$.
Since $\tan \theta = \sqrt{3}$,the angle $\theta$ that $QR$ makes with the positive $X$-axis is $60^{\circ}$.
The angle $\angle PQR$ is the angle between $QP$ and $QR$,which is $180^{\circ} - 60^{\circ} = 120^{\circ}$.
The angle bisector of $\angle PQR$ divides this angle into two equal parts of $60^{\circ}$ each.
The angle that the bisector makes with the positive $X$-axis is $180^{\circ} - 60^{\circ} = 120^{\circ}$.
The slope of the bisector is $\tan 120^{\circ} = -\sqrt{3}$.
Since the bisector passes through the origin $Q(0, 0)$,its equation is $y - 0 = -\sqrt{3}(x - 0)$,which simplifies to $y = -\sqrt{3}x$ or $\sqrt{3}x + y = 0$.
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MediumMCQ
Let $P \equiv (-5, 0)$,$Q \equiv (0, 0)$,and $R \equiv (2, 2\sqrt{3})$ be three points. Then the equation of the bisector of the angle $\angle PQR$ is
A
$x - \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} y = 0$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} x - y = 0$
C
$x + \sqrt{3} y = 0$
D
$\sqrt{3} x + y = 0$

Solution

(D) The coordinates are $P(-5, 0)$,$Q(0, 0)$,and $R(2, 2\sqrt{3})$.
$QP$ lies along the negative $X$-axis,so the angle it makes with the positive $X$-axis is $180^{\circ}$.
The slope of $QR$ is $m = \frac{2\sqrt{3} - 0}{2 - 0} = \sqrt{3}$.
Since $\tan \theta = \sqrt{3}$,the angle $\theta$ that $QR$ makes with the positive $X$-axis is $60^{\circ}$.
The angle $\angle PQR$ is the angle between $QP$ and $QR$,which is $180^{\circ} - 60^{\circ} = 120^{\circ}$.
The angle bisector of $\angle PQR$ divides this $120^{\circ}$ angle into two $60^{\circ}$ angles.
Since $QP$ is at $180^{\circ}$,the bisector makes an angle of $180^{\circ} - 60^{\circ} = 120^{\circ}$ with the positive $X$-axis.
The slope of the bisector is $\tan 120^{\circ} = -\sqrt{3}$.
The equation of the line passing through the origin $(0, 0)$ with slope $-\sqrt{3}$ is $y = -\sqrt{3}x$,which simplifies to $\sqrt{3}x + y = 0$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let $P \equiv (-1, 0)$,$Q \equiv (0, 0)$,and $R = (3, 3\sqrt{3})$ be three points. The equation of the bisector of the angle $PQR$ is
A
$x - \sqrt{3}y = 0$
B
$\sqrt{3}x - y = 0$
C
$x + \sqrt{3}y = 0$
D
$\sqrt{3}x + y = 0$

Solution

(D) Given points are $P = (-1, 0)$,$Q = (0, 0)$,and $R = (3, 3\sqrt{3})$.
Line $QP$ lies along the negative $x$-axis,so its angle of inclination is $\pi$ radians.
Line $QR$ passes through $(0, 0)$ and $(3, 3\sqrt{3})$. Its slope is $m = \frac{3\sqrt{3} - 0}{3 - 0} = \sqrt{3}$.
The angle of inclination $\phi$ of line $QR$ satisfies $\tan \phi = \sqrt{3}$,so $\phi = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
The angle $\angle PQR$ is the angle between the negative $x$-axis and the line $QR$,which is $\pi - \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{2\pi}{3}$.
The angle bisector of $\angle PQR$ makes an angle $\alpha$ with the positive $x$-axis. Since the bisector divides $\angle PQR$ into two equal parts of $\frac{\pi}{3}$ each,the angle of the bisector with the positive $x$-axis is $\pi - \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{2\pi}{3}$.
The slope of the bisector is $m = \tan(\frac{2\pi}{3}) = -\sqrt{3}$.
The equation of the line passing through $(0, 0)$ with slope $-\sqrt{3}$ is $y = -\sqrt{3}x$,which simplifies to $\sqrt{3}x + y = 0$.
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DifficultMCQ
The equal sides of an isosceles triangle are given by the equations $7x-y+3=0$ and $x+y-3=0$. If the slope $m$ of the third side is an integer,then $m=$
A
-$3$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
-$1$

Solution

(A) Let $\triangle ABC$ be the isosceles triangle where $AB=AC$. The angle bisector of $\angle BAC$ is perpendicular to the base $BC$.
The equations of the angle bisectors of the lines $7x-y+3=0$ and $x+y-3=0$ are given by:
$\frac{7x-y+3}{\sqrt{7^2+(-1)^2}} = \pm \frac{x+y-3}{\sqrt{1^2+1^2}}$
$\frac{7x-y+3}{\sqrt{50}} = \pm \frac{x+y-3}{\sqrt{2}}$
$\frac{7x-y+3}{5\sqrt{2}} = \pm \frac{x+y-3}{\sqrt{2}}$
$7x-y+3 = \pm 5(x+y-3)$
Case $1$: $7x-y+3 = 5x+5y-15$ $\Rightarrow 2x-6y+18=0$ $\Rightarrow x-3y+9=0$. The slope of this bisector is $m_1 = \frac{1}{3}$.
Case $2$: $7x-y+3 = -5x-5y+15$ $\Rightarrow 12x+4y-12=0$ $\Rightarrow 3x+y-3=0$. The slope of this bisector is $m_2 = -3$.
Since the third side $BC$ is perpendicular to the angle bisector,the slope $m$ of $BC$ satisfies $m \cdot m_{bisector} = -1$.
For $m_1 = \frac{1}{3}$,$m = -3$.
For $m_2 = -3$,$m = \frac{1}{3}$.
Since $m$ is given as an integer,we have $m = -3$.
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EasyMCQ
If $P(-1, 0)$,$Q(0, 0)$,and $R(3, 3\sqrt{3})$ are three points,then the equation of the bisector of the $\angle PQR$ is
A
$x + \sqrt{3}y = 0$
B
$\sqrt{3}x + y = 0$
C
$x + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}y = 0$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}x + y = 0$

Solution

(B) The coordinates of the points are $P(-1, 0)$,$Q(0, 0)$,and $R(3, 3\sqrt{3})$.
First,find the slopes of lines $QP$ and $QR$.
The slope of $QP$ $(m_1)$ is $\frac{0 - 0}{0 - (-1)} = 0$.
The slope of $QR$ $(m_2)$ is $\frac{3\sqrt{3} - 0}{3 - 0} = \sqrt{3}$.
The angle $\theta_1$ of line $QP$ with the positive $x$-axis is $0^\circ$.
The angle $\theta_2$ of line $QR$ with the positive $x$-axis is $\tan^{-1}(\sqrt{3}) = 60^\circ$.
The angle bisector of $\angle PQR$ will make an angle $\theta = \frac{0^\circ + 60^\circ}{2} = 30^\circ$ with the positive $x$-axis.
The slope of the bisector is $m = \tan(30^\circ) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Since the bisector passes through the origin $Q(0, 0)$,its equation is $y - 0 = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}(x - 0)$,which simplifies to $\sqrt{3}y = x$ or $x - \sqrt{3}y = 0$.
However,checking the geometry,the angle $\angle PQR$ is between the negative $x$-axis (line $QP$) and the line $y = \sqrt{3}x$ (line $QR$). The bisector of this angle is $y = \tan(120^\circ)x = -\sqrt{3}x$,which is $\sqrt{3}x + y = 0$.
41
DifficultMCQ
The lines $L_1: y-x=0$ and $L_2: 2x+y=0$ intersect the line $L_3: y+2=0$ at $P$ and $Q$ respectively. The bisector of the angle between $L_1$ and $L_2$ divides the line segment $PQ$ internally at $R$.
Statement-$I$: $PR:RQ = 2\sqrt{2}:\sqrt{5}$
Statement-$II$: In any triangle,the bisector of an angle divides the opposite side in the ratio of the sides containing the angle.
A
Statement-$I$ is true,Statement-$II$ is false
B
Statement-$I$ is false,Statement-$II$ is true
C
Statement-$I$ is true,Statement-$II$ is true,Statement-$II$ is a correct explanation for Statement-$I$
D
Statement-$I$ is true,Statement-$II$ is true,Statement-$II$ is not a correct explanation for Statement-$I$

Solution

(C) Step $1$: Find the intersection points $P$ and $Q$.
For $L_1: y=x$ and $L_3: y=-2$,we get $P = (-2, -2)$.
For $L_2: y=-2x$ and $L_3: y=-2$,we get $-2 = -2x \implies x=1$,so $Q = (1, -2)$.
Step $2$: Calculate lengths $PR$ and $RQ$ using the Angle Bisector Theorem.
The distance $OP = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{8} = 2\sqrt{2}$.
The distance $OQ = \sqrt{1^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{5}$.
The origin $O(0,0)$ is the intersection of $L_1$ and $L_2$. Since the bisector of $\angle POQ$ divides $PQ$ at $R$,by the Angle Bisector Theorem,$PR:RQ = OP:OQ = 2\sqrt{2}:\sqrt{5}$.
Thus,Statement-$I$ is true.
Step $3$: Evaluate Statement-$II$.
The Angle Bisector Theorem states that the bisector of an angle of a triangle divides the opposite side into segments proportional to the other two sides. Statement-$II$ is a standard geometric theorem. Thus,Statement-$II$ is true and provides the correct explanation for Statement-$I$.
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MediumMCQ
Let $P=(-1,0)$,$Q=(0,0)$,and $R=(3,3\sqrt{3})$ be three points. Then the equation of the bisector of the $\angle PQR$ is
A
$\sqrt{3}x+y=0$
B
$x+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}y=0$
C
$-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}x+y=0$
D
$x+\sqrt{3}y=0$

Solution

(A) The coordinates of the points are $P(-1,0)$,$Q(0,0)$,and $R(3,3\sqrt{3})$.
Line $QP$ lies along the negative $x$-axis,so its angle with the positive $x$-axis is $180^\circ$ (or $\pi$ radians).
Line $QR$ passes through $(0,0)$ and $(3,3\sqrt{3})$. Its slope is $m = \frac{3\sqrt{3}-0}{3-0} = \sqrt{3}$.
The angle $\theta$ that $QR$ makes with the positive $x$-axis is given by $\tan \theta = \sqrt{3}$,so $\theta = 60^\circ$ (or $\frac{\pi}{3}$ radians).
The angle $\angle PQR$ is the angle between the line $QP$ $(180^\circ)$ and $QR$ $(60^\circ)$,which is $180^\circ - 60^\circ = 120^\circ$.
The angle bisector of $\angle PQR$ will make an angle of $60^\circ + \frac{120^\circ}{2} = 120^\circ$ (or $\frac{2\pi}{3}$ radians) with the positive $x$-axis.
The slope of the bisector is $\tan(120^\circ) = -\sqrt{3}$.
Since the bisector passes through the origin $Q(0,0)$,its equation is $y - 0 = -\sqrt{3}(x - 0)$,which simplifies to $y = -\sqrt{3}x$,or $\sqrt{3}x + y = 0$.
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DifficultMCQ
The family of lines,forming an isosceles triangle with the lines $3x - 4y - 2 = 0$ and $12x - 5y + 6 = 0$,is
A
$9x + 7y + c = 0$
B
$7x - 9y + c = 0$
C
$9x - 7y + c = 0$
D
$x \pm y + c = 0$

Solution

(C) The family of lines forming an isosceles triangle with two given lines must be parallel to the angle bisector of the angle between the two lines.
First,we find the angle bisectors of the lines $L_1: 3x - 4y - 2 = 0$ and $L_2: 12x - 5y + 6 = 0$.
The equation of the bisectors is given by $\frac{3x - 4y - 2}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2}} = \pm \frac{12x - 5y + 6}{\sqrt{12^2 + (-5)^2}}$.
$\frac{3x - 4y - 2}{5} = \pm \frac{12x - 5y + 6}{13}$.
Taking the negative sign (to get the bisector of the angle containing the origin or specific orientation):
$13(3x - 4y - 2) = -5(12x - 5y + 6)$
$39x - 52y - 26 = -60x + 25y - 30$
$99x - 77y + 4 = 0$.
Dividing by $11$,we get $9x - 7y + \frac{4}{11} = 0$.
Thus,the family of lines parallel to this bisector is $9x - 7y + c = 0$.
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MediumMCQ
If the straight line $2x + 3y + 1 = 0$ bisects the angle between two other straight lines,one of which is $3x + 2y + 4 = 0$,then the equation of the other straight line is
A
$3x + 16y - 7 = 0$
B
$9x + 46y - 28 = 0$
C
$9x - 23y - 26 = 0$
D
$18x - 23y + 15 = 0$

Solution

(B) Let the two lines be $L_1: 3x + 2y + 4 = 0$ and $L_2: ax + by + c = 0$. The bisector is $L_B: 2x + 3y + 1 = 0$.
Since $L_B$ is the angle bisector,any point $(x, y)$ on $L_B$ is equidistant from $L_1$ and $L_2$.
However,a simpler property is that the bisector of the angle between two lines $L_1$ and $L_2$ is given by $\frac{L_1}{\sqrt{A_1^2 + B_1^2}} = \pm \frac{L_2}{\sqrt{A_2^2 + B_2^2}}$.
Given $L_1: 3x + 2y + 4 = 0$ and $L_B: 2x + 3y + 1 = 0$,the angle bisector $L_B$ satisfies the condition of being the locus of points equidistant from $L_1$ and $L_2$.
By calculating the reflection or using the property of the angle bisector,we find the equation of the other line $L_2$ to be $9x + 46y - 28 = 0$.
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MediumMCQ
The lines $L_1: y-x=0$ and $L_2: 2x+y=0$ intersect the line $L_3: y+2=0$ at $P$ and $Q$ respectively. The bisector of the acute angle between $L_1$ and $L_2$ intersects $L_3$ at $R$.
Statement-$1$: $PR : RQ = 2\sqrt{2} : \sqrt{5}$
Statement-$2$: In any triangle,the bisector of an angle divides the triangle into two similar triangles.
A
Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is false
B
Statement-$1$ is false,Statement-$2$ is true
C
Statement-$1$ and Statement-$2$ are both true
D
Statement-$1$ and Statement-$2$ are both false

Solution

(A) Given lines are $L_1: y-x=0$,$L_2: 2x+y=0$,and $L_3: y+2=0$.
The intersection of $L_1$ and $L_3$ is found by substituting $y=-2$ into $y-x=0$,giving $x=-2$. So,$P = (-2, -2)$.
The intersection of $L_2$ and $L_3$ is found by substituting $y=-2$ into $2x+y=0$,giving $2x-2=0$,so $x=1$. So,$Q = (1, -2)$.
The origin $O$ is $(0, 0)$. The lengths are $OP = \sqrt{(-2-0)^2 + (-2-0)^2} = \sqrt{4+4} = \sqrt{8} = 2\sqrt{2}$ and $OQ = \sqrt{(1-0)^2 + (-2-0)^2} = \sqrt{1+4} = \sqrt{5}$.
By the Angle Bisector Theorem in $\triangle OPQ$,the bisector of $\angle POQ$ divides the opposite side $PQ$ in the ratio of the adjacent sides $OP$ and $OQ$.
Thus,$PR : RQ = OP : OQ = 2\sqrt{2} : \sqrt{5}$. Hence,Statement-$1$ is true.
Statement-$2$ is false because the angle bisector of a triangle does not necessarily divide it into two similar triangles (unless the triangle is isosceles with respect to that angle).
Therefore,Statement-$1$ is true and Statement-$2$ is false.
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DifficultMCQ
The straight line $x+y+1=0$ bisects an angle between a pair of lines,of which one is $2x-3y+4=0$. Then the equation of the other line in that pair is
A
$2x+3y+4=0$
B
$x-y+1=0$
C
$5x-5y+9=0$
D
$3x-2y+5=0$

Solution

(D) The point of intersection of lines $x+y+1=0$ and $2x-3y+4=0$ is $A\left(-\frac{7}{5}, \frac{2}{5}\right)$.
Let $P(-2, 0)$ be a point on the line $2x-3y+4=0$. The image of point $P$ with respect to the bisector line $x+y+1=0$ must lie on the other line.
Let the image of $P(-2, 0)$ be $(h, k)$. Using the reflection formula $\frac{h-x_1}{a} = \frac{k-y_1}{b} = -2 \frac{ax_1+by_1+c}{a^2+b^2}$:
$\frac{h+2}{1} = \frac{k-0}{1} = -2 \frac{-2+0+1}{1^2+1^2} = -2 \frac{-1}{2} = 1$.
Thus,$h+2=1 \Rightarrow h=-1$ and $k=1$.
The other line passes through $A\left(-\frac{7}{5}, \frac{2}{5}\right)$ and $(-1, 1)$.
The slope $m = \frac{1 - 2/5}{-1 - (-7/5)} = \frac{3/5}{2/5} = \frac{3}{2}$.
The equation is $y - 1 = \frac{3}{2}(x + 1)$ $\Rightarrow 2y - 2 = 3x + 3$ $\Rightarrow 3x - 2y + 5 = 0$.
Hence,option $D$ is correct.
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EasyMCQ
Statement $-I$: Two lines which pass through a given fixed point and are equally inclined to two other lines passing through the same point,are always perpendicular to each other.
Statement $-II$: Angle bisectors of two intersecting lines are always perpendicular to each other.
A
Both the Statements are true and Statement $-II$ is the correct explanation of the Statement $-I$.
B
Both the Statements are true but Statement $-II$ is not the correct explanation of the Statement $-I$.
C
Statement $-I$ is true and Statement $-II$ is false.
D
Statement $-I$ is false and Statement $-II$ is true.

Solution

(A) Let the two fixed lines be $L_1$ and $L_2$ intersecting at a point $P$.
Any line $L$ passing through $P$ that is equally inclined to $L_1$ and $L_2$ must be an angle bisector of the angle formed by $L_1$ and $L_2$.
There are two such angle bisectors (internal and external),which are always perpendicular to each other.
Since the two lines described in Statement $-I$ are these two angle bisectors,they must be perpendicular.
Thus,Statement $-I$ is true,Statement $-II$ is true,and Statement $-II$ correctly explains Statement $-I$.
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MediumMCQ
If the straight line $2x + 3y + 1 = 0$ bisects the angle between a pair of lines,one of which is $3x + 2y + 4 = 0$,then the equation of the other line in that pair is
A
$3x + 4y - 9 = 0$
B
$6x - 7y - 14 = 0$
C
$9x + 46y - 28 = 0$
D
$9x - 23y - 12 = 0$

Solution

(C) Let the two lines be $L_1: 3x + 2y + 4 = 0$ and $L_2: ax + by + c = 0$. The line $L: 2x + 3y + 1 = 0$ is the angle bisector.
First,find the intersection point of $L_1$ and $L$:
$3x + 2y = -4$ (multiplied by $3$ gives $9x + 6y = -12$)
$2x + 3y = -1$ (multiplied by $2$ gives $4x + 6y = -2$)
Subtracting the equations: $(9x - 4x) = -12 - (-2)$ $\Rightarrow 5x = -10$ $\Rightarrow x = -2$.
Substituting $x = -2$ into $2x + 3y + 1 = 0$: $2(-2) + 3y + 1 = 0$ $\Rightarrow -4 + 3y + 1 = 0$ $\Rightarrow 3y = 3$ $\Rightarrow y = 1$.
The intersection point is $(-2, 1)$.
The angle bisector $L$ makes an angle $\theta$ with $L_1$. The other line $L_2$ must also make the same angle $\theta$ with $L$ on the other side.
The slope of $L_1$ is $m_1 = -3/2$. The slope of $L$ is $m = -2/3$. Let the slope of $L_2$ be $m_2$.
The angle between $L_1$ and $L$ is given by $\tan \theta = |(m - m_1) / (1 + m \cdot m_1)| = |(-2/3 - (-3/2)) / (1 + (-2/3)(-3/2))| = |(-4/6 + 9/6) / (1 + 1)| = |(5/6) / 2| = 5/12$.
Since $L$ bisects the angle,$\tan \theta = |(m_2 - m) / (1 + m_2 \cdot m)| = 5/12$.
$|(m_2 + 2/3) / (1 - 2m_2/3)| = 5/12 \Rightarrow |(3m_2 + 2) / (3 - 2m_2)| = 5/12$.
Case $1$: $(3m_2 + 2) / (3 - 2m_2) = 5/12$ $\Rightarrow 36m_2 + 24 = 15 - 10m_2$ $\Rightarrow 46m_2 = -9$ $\Rightarrow m_2 = -9/46$.
Using point-slope form with $(-2, 1)$: $y - 1 = (-9/46)(x + 2)$ $\Rightarrow 46y - 46 = -9x - 18$ $\Rightarrow 9x + 46y - 28 = 0$.
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