Question

A square is constructed on the portion of the line x + y = 5 which is intercepted between the axes, on the side of the line away from origin. The equations to the diagonals of the square are

• A. x = 5, y = –5
• B. x = 5, y = 5
• C. x = –5, y = 5
• D. x – y = 5, x – y = –5
  

Answer 1

The correct option is B x = 5, y = 5

Clearly, the equations of the two diagonals are x = 5 and y = 5.