NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020MathematicsStraight LinesPractice
A variable line through the point 6 5 , 6 5 cuts the coordinate axes at the points A and B respectively. If the point P divides A B internally in the ratio 2 : 1 , then the equation of the locus of P is
Options
- A5 x y = 2 x + y
- B5 x y = 2 2 x + y
- C5 x y = x + 2 y
- D5 x y = 2 x + 2 y
Correct answer
B. 5 x y = 2 2 x + y
Step-by-step solution
Let, A = a , 0 and B = 0 , b , then the equation of A B is x a + y b = 1 which passes through 6 5 , 6 5 ⇒ 1 a + 1 b = 5 6 Let, P = h , k , then h = 2 0 + 1 a 3 = a 3 & k = 2 b + 1 0 3 = 2 b 3 ⇒ a = 3 h & b = 3 k 2 ⇒ 1 3 h + 2 3 k = 5 6 ⇒ locus of P is 2 y + 2 x = 5 x y