The area of the triangle formed by the intersection of a line parallel to x-axis and passing through P(h,k) with the lines y=x and x+y=2 is 4h2. Find the locus of the point P.
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Solution
Area of triangle =12. AB. AC =4h2 and AB =√2|k−1|= AC =⟩4h2=12.2.(k−1)2 =⟩k−l=±2h. =⟩ locus is y=2x+1,y=−2x+1.