Let a variable line of slope m > 0 passing through the point (4, –9) intersect the coordinate axes at the points A and B. The minimum value of the sum of the distances of A and B from the origin is [2024]
10
25
30
15
(2)
Equation of line passing through (4, –9) and having slope m is given by
(y + 9) = m(x – 4)
Since it intersect the coordinate axes at points A and B so at A, y = 0
Similarly at B, x = 0
Now, let O(0, 0) be origin, then
Now,
If the locus of the point, whose distance from the point (2, 1) and (1, 3) are in the ratio 5 : 4, is , then the value of is equal to : [2024]
5
– 27
37
437
(3)
Let given point be (h, k) whose distance from (2, 1) and (1, 3) is in ratio 5 : 4.
On replacing h by x and k by y, we get
On comparing, we get
If the line segment joining the points (5, 2) and (2, a) subtends an angle at the origin, then the absolute value of the product of all possible values of a is: [2024]
8
2
4
6
(3)
Angle between the lines is
Since,
Required product .
A ray of light coming from the point P(1, 2) gets reflected from the point Q on the x-axis and then passes through the point R(4, 3). If the point S(h, k) is such that PQRS is a parallelogram, then is equal to: [2024]
70
90
60
80
(1)
Slope of
Equation of

Since, point Q is on x-axis.
Let
Also, point Q lies P'R
Now, PQRS is a parallelogram
and
Two vertices of a triangle ABC are A(3, –1) and B(–2, 3) and its orthocentre is P(1, 1). If the coordinates of the point C are and the centre of the circle circumscribing the triangle PAB is (h, k), then the value of equals [2024]
15
5
51
81
(2)
Slope of
Slope of
Equation of PC is given

4y – 4 = 5x – 5
5x – 4y – 1 = 0 ... (i)
Now slope of
Slope of BC = 1
Equation of BC is given by
y – 3 = 1(x + 2)
x – y + 5 = 0 ... (ii)
Solving (i) and (ii), we get
and
Centre of circle circumseribing is point of intersection of perpendicular bisector of AP, AB and AC.
Equation of perpendicular bisector of AP
y – 0 = x – 2
y = x – 2 ... (iii)
Equation of perpendicular bisector of AB
... (iv)
On solving (iii) and (iv), we get
So, .
Let and let and D(1, 2) be the vertices of a parallelogram ABCD. If and the points A and C lie on the line 3y = 2x + 1, then is equal to [2024]
12
10
8
5
(3)
Givem, and D(1, 2).

Using mid point Formula.
So,
.
Let and be the vertices of a parallelogram ABCD. If the point C lies on 2x – y = 5 and the point D lies on 3x – 2y = 6, then the value of is equal to __________. [2024]
(32)
We have, A(–2, –1), B(1, 0), and be the vertices of a parallelogram ABCD.
Since, lies on 2x – y = 5
... (i)
Also, lies on the line 3x – 2y = 6

So, ... (ii)
Now,
... (iii)
From (ii),
Solving (i) and (iii), we get
.
Let the three sides of a triangle are on the lines 4x – 7y + 10 = 0, x + y = 5 and 7x + 4y = 15. Then the distance of its orthocentre from the orthocentre of the triangle formed by the lines x = 0, y = 0 and x + y = 1 is [2025]
20
5
(1)
Since the lines 4x –7y + 10 = 0 and 7x + 4y = 15 are perpendicular to each other.
So, the triangle formed by lines 4x –7y + 10 = 0, 7x + 4y = 15 and x + y = 5 is right angled triangle.

So, orthrocentre = Point of intersection of 4x – 7y + 10 = 0 and 7x + 4y = 15 which is, B = (1, 2)
Also, triangle formed by sides x = 0, y = 0, x + y = 1 is right angled triangle.

So, orthrocentre, Q = (0, 0)
Distance between Q and .
Let the area of a PQR with vertices P(5, 4), Q(–2, 4) and R(a, b) be 35 square units. If its orthocenter and centroid are and C(c, d) respectively, then c + 2d is equal to [2025]
2
3
(2)
Since,
... (i)
Also,
... (ii)
Solving equations (i) and (ii), we get
a = 2, b = - 6

Now, centroid of PQR = (c, d)
.
Let the points lie on or inside the triangle with sides x + y = 11, x + 2y = 16 and 2x + 3y = 29. Then the product of the smallest and the largest values of is equal to : [2025]
22
55
33
44
(3)
Given that a triangle bounded by lines : x + y = 11, : x + 2y =16 and : 2x + 3y = 29.
The region is given by

Using : When , y = 11 – x
(minimum)
Using : when x = 11/2, 3y = 29 – 2x
(maximum)
Product of the smallest and the largest value of .
Let , and . Let A(4 cos t, 4 sin t), B(2 sin t, – 2 cos t) and C(3r – n, – n – 1) be the vertices of a triangle ABC, where t is a parameter. If , is the locus of the centroid of triangle ABC, then equals [2025]
18
8
20
6
(3)
We have, , and
... (i)
Also, ... (ii)
From equations (i) and (ii), we get r = 3 and n = 8.
Now, A = (4 cos t, 4 sin t), B(2 sin t, – 2 cos t) and C(1, 0)
Centroid of triangle is
Then,
So, value of .
Let A(4, –2), B(1, 1) and C(9, –3) be the vertices of a triangle ABC. Then the maximum area of the parallelogram AFDE, formed with vertices D, E and F on the sides BC, CA and AB of the triangle ABC respectively, is __________.. [2025]
(3)
The maximum area of a parallelogram inscribed in a triangle is half the area of the triangle.

Now, Area of
Area of parallelogram AFDE = 3 sq. units.
Let A(6, 8), B(10 cos , – 10 sin ) and C(–10 sin , 10 cos ), be the vertices of a triangle. If L(a, 9) and G(h, k) be its orthocenter and centroid respectively, then (5a – 3h + 6k + 100 sin 2) is equal to __________. [2025]
(145)
We can observe that all the three points A, B, C lie on the circle , so circumcentre is (0, 0). Since, centroid divides the line joining orthocentre and circumcentre in the ratio 2 : 1, then
and

Also,
... (i)
and
... (ii)
On squaring, 100 (1 – sin 2) = 1 100 sin 2 = 99
From (i) and (ii), we get
Now, 5a – 3h + 6k +100 sin 2
= 15h – 3h + 6k + 100 sin 2 = = 145.
Let be the circumcentre of the triangle formed by the lines and . Then is equal to [2023]
16
17
18
15
(2)

Solving (i) and (ii), we get
Solving (ii) and (iii), we get
Solving (i) and (iii), we get
Now,
Now solving (iv) and (v), we get
Let R be the rectangle given by the lines and . Let and and , be such that the line segment AB divides the area of the rectangle R in the ratio 4 : 1. Then, the midpoint of AB lies on a [2023]
parabola
hyperbola
straight line
circle
(2)

Let M be the mid-point of AB.
If the point lies on the curve traced by the mid-points of the line segments of the lines between the coordinate axes, then is equal to [2023]
- 7
7
(4)
Let locus of intercept be .
Let A(1, 2) and C(−3, −6) be two diagonally opposite vertices of a rhombus, whose sides AD and BC are parallel to the line If B and are the other two vertices, then is equal to. [2026]
6
1
3
9
(1)

Among the statements
(S1): If A(5,−1) and B(−2,3) are two vertices of a triangle, whose orthocentre is (0,0), then its third vertex is (−4,−7).
(S2): If positive numbers 2a,b,c are three consecutive terms of an A.P., then the lines ax+by+c=0 are concurrent at (2,−2). [2026]
both are correct
both are incorrect
only (S2) is correct
only (S1) is correct
(1)

Let ABC be an equilateral triangle with orthocenter at the origin and the side BC on the line If the co-ordinates of the vertex A are then the greatest integer less than or equal to is. [2026]
2
5
4
3
(3)
