If ∣∣
∣∣x1y11x2y21x3y31∣∣
∣∣=∣∣
∣∣a1b11a2b21a3b31∣∣
∣∣ then the two triangles with vertices (x1,y1),(x2,y2),(x3,y3) and (a1,b1),(a2,b2),(a3,b3) are
A
equal in area.
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
similar.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
congruent.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
none of these.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is A equal in area. ∣∣
∣∣x1y11x2y21x3y31∣∣
∣∣ is a determinant which represents twice the area of a triangle with vertices (x1,y1), (x2,y2), (x3,y3)
Similarly, ∣∣
∣∣a1b11a2b21a3b31∣∣
∣∣ is a determinant which represents twice the area of a triangle with vertices (a1,b1), (a2,b2), (a3,b3)
Hence, if ∣∣
∣∣a1b11a2b21a3b31∣∣
∣∣=∣∣
∣∣x1y11x2y21x3y31∣∣
∣∣ Therefore, the areas of both the triangles are equal.