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A(−3,−3),B(2,−2),C(2,3) and D(−4,4) are the vertices of quadrilateral ABCD. Then the point of intersection of its diagonals is


A

(311,311)

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B

(311,311)

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C

(311,311)

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D

(311,311)

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Solution

The correct option is C. (311,311)



We know that the slope(m) of the line formed by joining the points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given by,

m=y2y1x2x1

Now, the slope of the diagonal AC

= 3(3)2(3)

=65

And the slope of the diagonal BD is

=4(2)42

=1

Let P(x,y) be the point of intersection of these diagonals.

Then P(x,y) lies on both AC and BD.

Therefore y3x2=65 and y(2)x2=1

5y15=6x12 and y+2=x+2

6x5y+3=0 and x+y=0

Solving the above two equations, we get, x=311 and y=311

Hence the point of intersection P of the diagonals AC and BD is (311,311).


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