Mathematics

Equation of a line Questions

Chapter: Analytical Geometry of Two & Three-Dimensions | Total Available: 40 Real Questions

Question 1 of 10 Authentic UPSC NDA Question
What is the equation of the straight line which
passes through the point (1, - 2) and cuts off
equal intercepts from the axes?
Step-by-Step Logic & Solution

Explanation:

Since straight line cuts off equal intercepts from the axes.

∴ x/a + y/a = 1

⇒ x + y = a

Since it passes through (1, -2)

∴ 1 - 2 = a

⇒ a = -1

∴ Required equation is

x + y + 1 = 0

Hints:

• Equation of straight line cuts off equal intercept is

x/a + y/a = 1

Question 2 of 10 Authentic UPSC NDA Question

The equation of the locus of a point equidistant from the points (a, b) and (c, d) is (a - c)x + (b − d)y + k = 0. What is the value of k?

Step-by-Step Logic & Solution

Question 3 of 10 Authentic UPSC NDA Question

For different values of m, the equation 4y = mx - m + 2 represents

Step-by-Step Logic & Solution

Question 4 of 10 Authentic UPSC NDA Question

ABC is an equilateral triangle and AD is the altitude on BC. If the coordinates of A are (1, 2) and that of D are (–2, 6) then what is the equation of BC?

Step-by-Step Logic & Solution

Question 5 of 10 Authentic UPSC NDA Question

If a line  Where p = 2q = 3r makes an angle with the position direction of the y-axis then what is cos 2q equal to?

Step-by-Step Logic & Solution

Question 6 of 10 Authentic UPSC NDA Question

Direction: Consider the following for the next two items that follow:
ABCD is an isosceles trapezium and AB is parallel to DC. Let A(2, 3), B(4, 3), C(5, 1) be the
vertices

What are the coordinates of vertex D?

Step-by-Step Logic & Solution

Question 7 of 10 Authentic UPSC NDA Question

The diagonals of a quadrilateral ABCD are along the lines x – 2y = 1 and 4x + 2y = 3. The quadrilateral ABCD may be a

Step-by-Step Logic & Solution

Question 8 of 10 Authentic UPSC NDA Question

If two sides of a square lie on the lines 2x + y – 3 = 0 and 4x + 2y + 5 = 0, then what is the area of the square in square units?

Step-by-Step Logic & Solution

Question 9 of 10 Authentic UPSC NDA Question

Two points P and Q lie on line y = 2x + 3. These two points P and Q are at a distance 2 units from another point R(1, 5). What are the coordinates of the points P and Q?

Step-by-Step Logic & Solution

Question 10 of 10 Authentic UPSC NDA Question

What is the sum of the intercepts of the lineon the coordinate axes?

Step-by-Step Logic & Solution

Today's UPSC Current Affairs

Padma Bhushan Call Deepens India Election Commission Row - streamlinefeed.co.ke

Read Today's Digest