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1. If the line segment joining the points P(x1, y1) and Q(x2, y2) subtends an angle α at the origin O, prove that : OP. OQ cos α = x1 x2 + y1 y2.
Solution:
Given,
Two points P and Q subtends an angle α at the origin as shown in figure:
From figure we can see that points O, P and Q forms a triangle.
Clearly in ΔOPQ we have:
2. The vertices of a triangle ABC are A(0, 0), B (2, -1) and C (9, 0). Find cos B.
Solution:
Given:
The coordinates of triangle.
From the figure,
By using cosine formula,
In ΔABC, we have:
3. Four points A (6, 3), B (-3, 5), C (4, -2) and D (x, 3x) are given in such a way that 
, find x.
Solution:
24.5 = 28x – 14
28x = 38.5
x = 38.5/28
= 1.375
4. The points A (2, 0), B (9, 1), C (11, 6) and D (4, 4) are the vertices of a quadrilateral ABCD. Determine whether ABCD is a rhombus or not.
Solution:
Given:
The coordinates of 4 points that form a quadrilateral is shown in the below figure
Now by using distance formula, we have:
It is clear that, AB ≠BC [quad ABCD does not have all 4 sides equal.]
∴ ABCD is not a Rhombus