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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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(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).


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