Let the algebric sum of the perpendicular distances from the points (2, 0), (0, 2), (1, 1) to a variable straight line be zero, then the line passes through a fixed point whose co-ordinates are (I.I.T 1991)
A
(1, 1)
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B
(2, 2)
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C
(0, 0)
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D
none
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Solution
The correct option is A (1, 1) Let the variable line be px + qy +1 = 0, then given condition p1+p2+p3⇒ 3p + 3q + 3 = 0 or p + q + 1 = 0 Condition (1) shows that the variable line passes through the point (1, 1).