AP EAMCET202317 May 2023Morning ShiftMathematicsStraight LinesActual
If the y -intercept of the perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining P (1,4) and Q ( k , 3) is -4 , then a possible value of k is
Options
- A2
- B-2
- C-4
- D1
Correct answer
C. -4
Step-by-step solution
Mid point of P Q is M= ( 1+k 2 ; 7 2 ) Slope of line P Q m= 4-3 1-k = 1 1-k Slope of perpendicular bisector is m m^ =-1 m^ =(k-1) The equation of perpendicular bisector is aligned & (y- 7 2 )=m^ (x- 1+k 2 ) & y=(k-1) (x- 1+k 2 )+ 7 2 aligned Now, for y -intercept of perpendicular bisector: aligned & x=0 & y=(k-1) (0- 1+k 2 )+ 7 2 & y=- (k-1)(1+k) 2 + 7 2 & -4= - (k^2-1 ) 2 + 7 2 & k^2=16 k=4,-4 & k=-4 aligned