JEE Main2018MathematicsStraight LinesActual
A straight line through a fixed point 2 , 3 intersects the coordinate axes at distinct points P and Q . If O is the origin and the rectangle O P R Q is completed, then the locus of R is:
Options
- A3 x + 2 y = 6 x y
- B3 x + 2 y = 6
- C2 x + 3 y = x y
- D3 x + 2 y = x y
Correct answer
D. 3 x + 2 y = x y
Step-by-step solution
Let the equation of line be x a + y b = 1       . . . . . . . 1 Clearly P a , 0 and Q 0 , b . Also h = a ,   k = b Now 1 passes through 2 , 3 ⇒ 2 a + 3 b = 1 ⇒ 2 h + 3 k = 1 Hence, locus is 3 x + 2 y = x y