Manipal MET2015MathematicsStraight Lines
The distance of the point (1,1) from the line 2 x-3 y-4=0 in the direction of the line x+y=1 , is
Options
- A2
- B5 2
- C1 2
- D1 2
Correct answer
A. 2
Step-by-step solution
The equation of a line through P(1,1) and parallel to x+y=1 , is x-1 3 4 = y-1 3 4 Let P M=r . Then, the coordinates of M given by x-1 3 4 = y-1 3 4 =r is (1- r 2 , 1+ r 2 ) M lies on 2 x-3 y-4=0 . 2 (1- r 2 )-3 (1+ r 2 )-4=0 array rlrl & 2- 2 r 2 -3- 3 r 2 -4 & =0 & -5- 5 r 2 & =0 & & r & =- 2 array Hence, P M= 2