MHT CET202526 Apr 2025Morning ShiftMathematicsStraight LinesActual
The line MN whose equation is x-y-2=0 cuts the X-axis at M and co-ordinates of N are (4,2) . The line MN is rotated about M through 45^ in anticlockwise direction. The equation of the line MN in the new position is
Options
- Ay =- 2
- By =2
- Cx=-2
- Dx=2
Correct answer
D. x=2
Step-by-step solution
The line MN is given by the equation x - y - 2 = 0 , which may be expressed as y = x - 2 with slope m₁ = 1 . This line intersects the X-axis at the point where y = 0 , giving x = 2 , so the point of rotation is M = (2, 0) . The initial line has an inclination of ₁ = 45^ since ₁ = 1 . Rotating anticlockwise by 45^ produces a new line with inclination ₂ = 90^ , which corresponds to a vertical line with undefined slope. The vertical line through (2, 0) has the equation x = 2 . Final Answer: D