AP EAMCET2012MathematicsStraight Lines
A point moves in the x y -plane such that the sum of its distance from two mutually perpendicular lines is always equal to 5 units. The area (in sq units) enclosed by the locus of the point, is
Options
- A25 4
- B25
- C50
- D100
Correct answer
C. 50
Step-by-step solution
In a figure, x x^ and y y^ are two perpendicular axes. |x|+|y|=5 Coordinates of B and C are (5,0) and (0,5) . Length of B C= 5^2+5^2 =5 2 Area of square A B C D=(5 2 )^2=50