Co-ordinate Geometry class 10

Maharashtra State Board Class 10 Maths Solutions Chapter 5 Co-ordinate Geometry Practice Set 5.1

Practice Set 5.1 Geometry Class 10 Question 1. Find the distance between each of the following pairs of points.
i. A (2, 3), B (4,1)
ii. P (-5, 7), Q (-1, 3)
iii. R (0, -3), S (0,52)
iv. L (5, -8), M (-7, -3)
v. T (-3, 6), R (9, -10)
vi. W(−72,4), X(11, 4)
Solution:
i. Let A (x₁, y₁) and B (x₂, y₂) be the given points.
∴ x₁ = 2, y₁ = 3, x₂ = 4, y₂ = 1
By distance formula,

∴ d(A, B) = 2√2 units
∴ The distance between the points A and B is 22–√ units.

ii. Let P (x₁, y₁ ) and Q (x₂, y₂) be the given points.
∴ x₁ = -5, y₁ = 7, x₂ = -1, y₂ = 3
By distance formula,

∴ d(P, Q) = 4√2 units
∴ The distance between the points P and Q is 4√2 units.

iii. Let R (x₁, y₁) and S (x₂, y₂) be the given points.
∴ x₁ = 0, y₁ = -3, x₂ = 0, y₂ = 52
By distance formula,

∴ d(R, S) = 112 units
∴ The distance between the points R and S is 112 units.

iv. Let L (x₁, y₁) and M (x₂, y₂) be the given points.
∴ x₁ = 5, y₁ = -8, x₂ = -7, y₂ = -3
By distance formula,

∴ d(L, M) = 13 units
∴ The distance between the points L and M is 13 units.

v. Let T (x₁,y₁) and R (x₂, y₂) be the given points.
∴ x₁ = -3, y₁ = 6,x₂ = 9,y₂ = -10
By distance formula,

∴ d(T, R) = 20 units
∴ The distance between the points T and R 20 units.

vi. Let W (x₁, y₁) and X (x₂, y₂) be the given points.

∴ d(W, X) = 292 units
∴ The distance between the points W and X is 292 units.

Practice Set 5.1 Geometry 10th Question 2. Determine whether the points are collinear.
i. A (1, -3), B (2, -5), C (-4, 7)
ii. L (-2, 3), M (1, -3), N (5, 4)
iii. R (0, 3), D (2, 1), S (3, -1)
iv. P (-2, 3), Q (1, 2), R (4, 1)
Solution:
i. By distance formula,


∴ d(A, B) = 5√5 …(i)
On adding (i) and (iii),
d(A, B) + d(A, C)= 5–√ + 55–√ = 65–√
∴ d(A, B) + d(A, C) = d(B, C) … [From (ii)]
∴ Points A, B and C are collinear.

ii. By distance formula,

On adding (i) and (iii),
d(L, M) + d(L, N) = 35–√ + 52–√ ≠ 65−−√
∴ d(L, M) + d(L, N) ≠ d(M, N) … [From (ii)]
∴ Points L, M and N are not collinear.

iii. By distance formula,

On adding (i) and (ii),
∴ d(R, D) + d(D, S) = √8 + 5√5 ≠ 5
∴ d(R, D) + d(D, S) ≠ d(R, S) … [From (iii)]
∴ Points R, D and S are not collinear.

iv. By distance formula,

On adding (i) and (ii),
d(P, Q) + d(Q, R) = √10 + √10 = 2√10
∴ d(P, Q) + d(Q, R) = d(P, R) … [From (iii)]
∴ Points P, Q and R are collinear.

Coordinate Geometry Class 10 Practice Set 5.1 Question 3. Find the point on the X-axis which is equidistant from A (-3,4) and B (1, -4).
Solution:
Let point C be on the X-axis which is equidistant from points A and B.
Point C lies on X-axis.
∴ its y co-ordinate is 0.
Let C = (x, 0)
C is equidistant from points A and B.
∴ AC = BC

∴ (x + 3)² + (-4)² = (x- 1)² + 4²
∴ x² + 6x + 9 + 16 = x² – 2x + 1 + 16
∴ 8x = – 8
∴ x = – 8/8 = -1
∴ The point on X-axis which is equidistant from points A and B is (-1,0).

10th Geometry Practice Set 5.1 

Question 4. Verify that points P (-2, 2), Q (2, 2) and R (2, 7) are vertices of a right angled triangle.
Solution:
Distance between two points

Consider, PQ² + QR² = 4^2 + 5^2 = 16 + 25 = 41 … [From (i) and (ii)]
∴ PR² = PQ² + QR² … [From (iii)]
∴ ∆PQR is a right angled triangle. … [Converse of Pythagoras theorem]
∴ Points P, Q and R are the vertices of a right angled triangle.

Question 5.
Show that points P (2, -2), Q (7, 3), R (11, -1) and S (6, -6) are vertices of a parallelogram.
Proof:
Distance between two points

PQ = RS … [From (i) and (iii)]
QR = PS … [From (ii) and (iv)]
A quadrilateral is a parallelogram, if both the pairs of its opposite sides are congruent.
∴ □ PQRS is a parallelogram.
∴ Points P, Q, R and S are the vertices of a parallelogram.

Question 6.
Show that points A (-4, -7), B (-1, 2), C (8, 5) and D (5, -4) are vertices of rhombus ABCD.
Proof:
Distance between two points


∴ AB = BC = CD = AD …[From (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)]
In a quadrilateral, if all the sides are equal, then it is a rhombus.
∴ □ ABCD is a rhombus.
∴ Points A, B, C and D are the vertices of rhombus ABCD.

Practice Set 5.1 Question 7. Find x if distance between points L (x, 7) and M (1,15) is 10.
Solution:
X₁ = x, y₁ = 7, x₂ = 1, y₂ = 15
By distance formula,

∴ 1 – x = ± 6
∴ 1 – x = 6 or l – x = -6
∴ x = – 5 or x = 7
∴ The value of x is – 5 or 7.

Geometry 5.1 Question 8. Show that the points A (1, 2), B (1, 6), C (1 + 23–√, 4) are vertices of an equilateral triangle.
Proof:
Distance between two points

∴ AB = BC = AC … [From (i), (ii) and (iii)]
∴ ∆ABC is an equilateral triangle.
∴ Points A, B and C are the vertices of an equilateral triangle.

Maharashtra Board Class 10 Maths Chapter 5 Coordinate Geometry Intext Questions and Activities

Question 1.
In the figure, seg AB || Y-axis and seg CB || X-axis. Co-ordinates of points A and C are given. To find AC, fill in the boxes given below. (Textbook pa. no. 102)

Solution:
In ∆ABC, ∠B = 900
∴ (AB)² + (BC)² = [(Ac)² …(i) … [Pythagoras theorem]
seg CB || X-axis
∴ y co-ordinate of B = 2
seg BA || Y-axis
∴ x co-ordinate of B = 2
∴ co-ordinate of B is (2, 2) = (x₁,y₁)
co-ordinate of A is (2, 3) = (x₂, Y₂)
Since, AB || to Y-axis,
d(A, B) = Y₂ – Y₁
d(A,B) = 3 – 2 = 1
co-ordinate of C is (-2,2) = (x₁,y₁)
co-ordinate of B is (2, 2) = (x₂, y₂)
Since, BC || to X-axis,
d(B, C) = x₂ – x₁
d(B,C) = 2 – -2 = 4
∴ AC² = 12 + 42 …[From (i)]
= 1 + 16 = 17
∴ AC = √17 units …[Taking square root of both sides]

Maharashtra State Board Class 10 Maths Solutions Chapter 5 Co-ordinate Geometry Practice Set 5.2

Question 1.
Find the co-ordinates of point P if P divides the line segment joining the points A (-1, 7) and B (4, -3) in the ratio 2:3.
Solution:
Let the co-ordinates of point P be (x, y) and A (x₁, y₁) B (x₂, y₂) be the given points.
Here, x₁ = -1, y₁ = 7, x₂ = 4, y₂ = -3, m = 2, n = 3
∴ By section formula,

∴ The co-ordinates of point P are (1,3).

Question 2.
In each of the following examples find the co-ordinates of point A which divides segment PQ in the ratio a : b.
i. P (-3, 7), Q (1, -4), a : b = 2 : 1
ii. P (-2, -5), Q (4, 3), a : b = 3 : 4
iii. P (2, 6), Q (-4, 1), a : b = 1 : 2
Solution:
Let the co-ordinates of point A be (x, y).
i. Let P (x₁, y₁), Q (x₂, y₂) be the given points.
Here, x₁ = -3, y₁ = 7, x₂ = 1, y₂ = -4, a = 2, b = 1
∴ By section formula,

∴ The co-ordinates of point A are (−13,−13).

ii. Let P (x₁,y₁), Q (x₂, y₂) be the given points.
Here, x₁ = -2, y₁ = -5, x₂ = 4, y₂ = 3, a = 3, b = 4
By section formula,

∴ The co-ordinates of point A are (47,−117)

iii. Let P (x₁, y₁), Q (x₂, y₂) be the given points.
Here,x₁ = 2,y₁ = 6, x₂ = -4, y₂ = 1, a = 1,b = 2
∴ By section formula,

∴ The co-ordinates of point A are (0,133)

Question 3.
Find the ratio in which point T (-1, 6) divides the line segment joining the points P (-3,10) and Q (6, -8).
Solution:
Let P (x₁, y₁), Q (x₂, y₂) and T (x, y) be the given points.
Here, x₁ = -3, y₁ = 10, x₂ = 6, y₂ = -8, x = -1, y = 6
∴ By section formula,

∴ Point T divides seg PQ in the ratio 2 : 7.

Question 4.
Point P is the centre of the circle and AB is a diameter. Find the co-ordinates of point B if co-ordinates of point A and P are (2, -3) and (-2,0) respectively.
Solution:
Let A (x₁, y₁), B (x₂, y₂) and P (x, y) be the given points.
Here, x₁ = 2, y₁ =-3,
x = -2, y = 0

Point P is the midpoint of seg AB.
∴ By midpoint formula,

∴ The co-ordinates of point B are (-6,3).

Question 5.
Find the ratio in which point P (k, 7) divides the segment joining A (8, 9) and B (1,2). Also find k.
Solution:
Let A (x₁, y₁), B (x₂, y₂) and P (x, y) be the given points.
Here, x₁ = 8, y₁ = 9, x₂ = 1, y₂ = 2, x = k, y = 7
∴ By section formula,

∴ Point P divides seg AB in the ratio 2 : 5, and the value of k is 6.

Question 6.
Find the co-ordinates of midpoint of the segment joining the points (22, 20) and (0,16).
Solution:
Let A (x₁, y₁) = A (22, 20),
B (x₂,y₂) = B (0, 16)
Let the co-ordinates of the midpoint be P (x,y).
∴ By midpoint formula,

The co-ordinates of the midpoint of the segment joining (22, 20) and (0, 16) are (11,18).

Question 7.
Find the centroids of the triangles whose vertices are given below.
i. (-7, 6), (2,-2), (8, 5)
ii. (3, -5), (4, 3), (11,-4)
iii. (4, 7), (8, 4), (7, 11)
Solution:
i. Let A (x₁, y₁) = A (-7, 6),
B (x₂, y₂) = B (2, -2),
C (x₃, y₃) = C(8, 5)
∴ By centroid formula,

∴ The co-ordinates of the centroid are (1,3).

ii. Let A (x₁ y₁) = A (3, -5),
B (x₂, y₂) = B (4, 3),
C(x₃, y₃) = C(11,-4)
∴ By centroid formula,

∴ The co-ordinates of the centroid are (6, -2).

iii. Let A (x₁, y₁) = A (4, 7),
B (x₂, y₂) = B (8,4),
C (x₃, y₃) = C(7,11)
∴ By centroid formula,

∴ The co-ordinates of the centroid are (193,223)

Question 8.
In ∆ABC, G (-4, -7) is the centroid. If A (-14, -19) and B (3, 5), then find the co-ordinates of C.
Solution:
G (x, y) = G (-4, -7),
A (x₁, y₁) = A (-14, -19),
B(x₂, y₂) = B(3,5)
Let the co-ordinates of point C be (x₃, y₃).
G is the centroid.
By centroid formula,

∴ The co-ordinates of point C are (-1, – 7).

Question 9.
A (h, -6), B (2, 3) and C (-6, k) are the co-ordinates of vertices of a triangle whose centroid is G (1,5). Find h and k.
Solution:
A(x₁,y₁) = A(h, -6),
B (x₂, y₂) = B(2, 3),
C (x₃, y₃) = C (-6, k)
∴ centroid G (x, y) = G (1, 5)
G is the centroid.
By centroid formula,

∴ 3 = h – 4
∴ h = 3 + 4
∴ h = 7

∴ 15 = -3 + k
∴ k = 15 + 3
∴ k = 18
∴ h = 7 and k = 18

Question 10.
Find the co-ordinates of the points of trisection of the line segment AB with A (2,7) and B (-4, -8).
Solution:
A (2, 7), B H,-8)
Suppose the points P and Q trisect seg AB.
∴ AP = PQ = QB

∴ Point P divides seg AB in the ratio 1:2.
∴ By section formula,

Co-ordinates of P are (0, 2).
Point Q is the midpoint of PB.
By midpoint formula,

Co-ordinates of Q are (-2, -3).
∴ The co-ordinates of the points of trisection seg AB are (0,2) and (-2, -3).

Question 11.
If A (-14, -10), B (6, -2) are given, find the co-ordinates of the points which divide segment AB into four equal parts.
Solution:
Let the points C, D and E divide seg AB in four equal parts.

Point D is the midpoint of seg AB.
∴ By midpoint formula,

∴ Co-ordinates of D are (-4, -6).
Point C is the midpoint of seg AD.
∴ By midpoint formula,

∴ Co-ordinates of C are (-9, -8).
Point E is the midpoint of seg DB.
∴ By midpoint formula,


∴ Co-ordinates of E are (1,-4).
∴ The co-ordinates of the points dividing seg AB in four equal parts are C(-9, -8), D(-4, -6) and E(1, – 4).

Question 12.
If A (20, 10), B (0, 20) are given, find the co-ordinates of the points which divide segment AB into five congruent parts.
Solution:
Suppose the points C, D, E and F divide seg AB in five congruent parts.
∴ AC = CD = DE = EF = FB

∴ co-ordinates of C are (16, 12).
E is the midpoint of seg CB.
By midpoint formula,

∴ co-ordinates of E are (8, 16).
D is the midpoint of seg CE.

∴ co-ordinates of F are (4, 18).
∴ The co-ordinates of the points dividing seg AB in five congruent parts are C (16, 12), D (12, 14), E (8, 16) and F (4, 18).

Maharashtra Board Class 10 Maths Chapter 5 Co-ordinate Geometry Intext Questions and Activities

Question 1.
A (15, 5), B (9, 20) and A-P-B. Find the ratio in which point P (11, 15) divides segment AB. Find the ratio using x and y co-ordinates. Write the conclusion. (Textbook pg. no. 113)
Solution:
Suppose point P (11,15) divides segment AB in the ratio m : n.
By section formula,

∴ Point P divides seg AB in the ratio 2 : 1.
The ratio obtained by using x and y co-ordinates is the same.

Question 2.
External division: (Textbook pg. no. 115)
Suppose point R divides seg PQ externally in the ratio 3:1.

Let the common multiple be k.
Let PR = 3k and QR = k
Now, PR = PQ + QR … [P – Q – R]
∴ 3k = PQ + k
∴ PQQR = 2kk = 21
∴ Point Q divides seg PR in the ratio 2 : 1 internally.
Thus, we can find the co-ordinates of point R, when co-ordinates of points P and Q are given.

Maharashtra State Board 

Class 10 Maths Solutions 

Chapter 5 

Co-ordinate Geometry 

Practice Set 5.3

Practice Set 5.3 

Question 1. Angles made by the line with the positive direction of X-axis are given. Find the slope of these lines.
i. 45°
ii. 60°
iii. 90°
Solution:
i. Angle made with the positive direction of
X-axis (θ) = 45°
Slope of the line (m) = tan θ
∴ m = tan 45° = 1
∴ The slope of the line is 1.

ii. Angle made with the positive direction of X-axis (θ) = 60°
Slope of the line (m) = tan θ
∴ m = tan 60° = 3–√
∴ The slope of the line is 3–√.

iii. Angle made with the positive direction of
X-axis (θ) = 90°
Slope of the line (m) = tan θ
∴ m = tan 90°
But, the value of tan 90° is not defined.
∴ The slope of the line cannot be determined.

Practice Set 5.3 Geometry Question 2. Find the slopes of the lines passing through the given points.
i. A (2, 3), B (4, 7)
ii. P(-3, 1), Q (5, -2)
iii. C (5, -2), D (7, 3)
iv. L (-2, -3), M (-6, -8)
v. E (-4, -2), F (6, 3)
vi. T (0, -3), s (0,4)
Solution:
i. A (x₁, y₁) = A (2, 3) and B (x₂, y₂) = B (4, 7)
Here, x₁ = 2, x₂ = 4, y₁ = 3, y₂ = 7

∴ The slope of line AB is 2.

ii. P (x₁, y₁) = P (-3, 1) and Q (x₂, y₂) = Q (5, -2)
Here, x₁ = -3, x₂ = 5, y₁ = 1, y₂ = -2

∴ The slope of line PQ is −38

iii. C (x₁, y₁) = C (5, -2) and D (x₂, y₂) = D (7, 3)
Here, x₁ = 5, x₂ = 7, y₁ = -2, y₂ = 3

∴ The slope of line CD is 52

iv. L (x₁, y₁) = L (-2, -3) and M (x₂,y₂) = M (-6, -8)
Here, x₁ = -2, x₂ = – 6, y₁ = – 3, y₂= – 8

∴ The slope of line LM is 54

v. E (x₁, y₁) = E (-4, -2) and F (x₂, y₂) = F (6, 3)
Here,x₁ = -4, x₂ = 6, y₁ = -2, y₂ = 3

∴ The slope of line EF is 12.

vi. T (x₁, y₁) = T (0, -3) and S (x₂, y₂) = S (0, 4)
Here, x₁ = 0, x₂ = 0, y₁ = -3, y₂ = 4

∴ The slope of line TS cannot be determined.

5.3.5 Practice Question 3. Determine whether the following points are collinear.
i. A (-1, -1), B (0, 1), C (1, 3)
ii. D (- 2, -3), E (1, 0), F (2, 1)
iii. L (2, 5), M (3, 3), N (5, 1)
iv. P (2, -5), Q (1, -3), R (-2, 3)
v. R (1, -4), S (-2, 2), T (-3,4)
vi. A(-4,4),K[-2,52], N (4,-2)
Solution:


∴ slope of line AB = slope of line BC
∴ line AB || line BC
Also, point B is common to both the lines.
∴ Both lines are the same.
∴ Points A, B and C are collinear.

∴ slope of line DE = slope of line EF
∴ line DE || line EF
Also, point E is common to both the lines.
∴ Both lines are the same.
∴ Points D, E and F are collinear.

∴ slope of line LM ≠ slope of line MN
∴ Points L, M and N are not collinear.

∴ slope of line PQ = slope of line QR
∴ line PQ || line QR
Also, point Q is common to both the lines.
∴ Both lines are the same.
∴ Points P, Q and R are collinear.

∴ slope of line RS = slope of line ST
∴ line RS || line ST
Also, point S is common to both the lines.
∴ Both lines are the same.
∴ Points R, S and T are collinear.

∴ slope of line AK = slope of line KN
∴ line AK || line KN
Also, point K is common to both the lines.
∴ Both lines are the same.
∴ Points A, K and N are collinear.

Practice Set 5.3 Geometry 9th Standard Question 4. If A (1, -1), B (0,4), C (-5,3) are vertices of a triangle, then find the slope of each side.
Solution:

∴ The slopes of the sides AB, BC and AC are -5, 15 and −23respectively.

Geometry 5.3 Question 5. Show that A (-4, -7), B (-1, 2), C (8, 5) and D (5, -4) are the vertices of a parallelogram.
Proof:


∴ Slope of side AB = Slope of side CD … [From (i) and (iii)]
∴ side AB || side CD
Slope of side BC = Slope of side AD … [From (ii) and (iv)]
∴ side BC || side AD
Both the pairs of opposite sides of ꠸ABCD are parallel.
꠸ABCD is a parallelogram.
Points A(-4, -7), B(-1, 2), C(8, 5) and D(5, -4) are the vertices of a parallelogram.

Question 6.
Find k, if R (1, -1), S (-2, k) and slope of line RS is -2.
Solution:
R(x₁, y₁) = R (1, -1), S (x₂, y₂) = S (-2, k)
Here, x₁ = 1, x₂ = -2, y₁ = -1, y₂ = k

But, slope of line RS is -2. … [Given]
∴ -2 = k+1−3
∴ k + 1 = 6
∴ k = 6 – 1
∴ k = 5

5.3 Class 10 Question 7. Find k, if B (k, -5), C (1, 2) and slope of the line is 7.
Solution:
B(x₁, y₁) = B (k, -5), C (x₂, y₂) = C (1, 2)
Here, x₁ = k, x₂ = 1, y₁ = -5, y₂ = 2

But, slope of line BC is 7. …[Given]
∴ 7 = 71−k
∴ 7(1 – k) = 7
∴ 1 – k = 77
∴ 1 – k = 1
∴ k = 0

Question 8.
Find k, if PQ || RS and P (2, 4), Q (3, 6), R (3,1), S (5, k).
Solution:

But, line PQ || line RS … [Given]
∴ Slope of line PQ = Slope of line RS
∴ 2 = k−12
∴ 4 = k – 1
∴ k = 4 + 1
∴ k = 5

Maharashtra State Board Class 10 Maths Solutions 

Chapter 5 Co-ordinate 

Geometry Problem Set 5

Question 1.
Fill in the blanks using correct alternatives.

i. Seg AB is parallel to Y-axis and co-ordinates of point A are (1, 3), then co-ordinates of point B can be _______.
(A) (3,1)
(B) (5,3)
(C) (3,0)
(D) (1,-3)
Answer: (D)
Since, seg AB || Y-axis.
∴ x co-ordinate of all points on seg AB
will be the same,
x co-ordinate of A (1, 3) = 1
x co-ordinate of B (1, – 3) = 1
∴ Option (D) is correct.

ii. Out of the following, point lies to the right of the origin on X-axis.
(A) (-2,0)
(B) (0,2)
(C) (2,3)
(D) (2,0)
Answer: (D)

iii. Distance of point (-3, 4) from the origin is _________.
(A) 7
(B) 1
(C) 5
(D) -5
Answer: (C)
Distance of (-3, 4) from origin
=(−3)2+(4)2−−−−−−−−−−√=9+16−−−−−√=25−−√=5

iv. A line makes an angle of 30° with the positive direction of X-axis. So the slope of the line is ________.
(A) 12
(B) 3√2
(C) 13√
(D) 3–√
Answer: (C)

Question 2.
Determine whether the given points are collinear.
i. A (0, 2), B (1, -0.5), C (2, -3)
ii. P(1,2), Q(2,85),R(3,65)
iii L (1, 2), M (5, 3), N (8, 6)
Solution:

∴ slope of line AB = slope of line BC
∴ line AB || line BC
Also, point B is common to both the lines.
∴ Both lines are the same.
∴ Points A, B and C are collinear.

∴ slope of line PQ = slope of line QR
∴ line PQ || line QR
Also, point Q is common to both the lines.
∴ Both lines are the same.
∴ Points P, Q and R are collinear.

∴ slope of line LM ≠ slope of line MN
∴ Points L, M and N are not collinear.
[Note: Students can solve the above problems by using distance formula.]

Question 3.
Find the co-ordinates of the midpoint of the line segment joining P (0,6) and Q (12,20).
Solution:
P(x₁,y₁) = P (0, 6), Q(x₂, y₂) = Q (12, 20)
Here, x₁ = 0, y₁ = 6, x₂ = 12, y₂ = 20
∴ Co-ordinates of the midpoint of seg PQ

∴ The co-ordinates of the midpoint of seg PQ are (6,13).

Question 4.
Find the ratio in which the line segment joining the points A (3, 8) and B (-9, 3) is divided by the Y-axis.
Solution:
Let C be a point on Y-axis which divides seg AB in the ratio m : n.
Point C lies on the Y-axis
∴ its x co-ordinate is 0.
Let C = (0, y)
Here A (x₁,y₁) = A(3, 8)
B (x₂, y₂) = B (-9, 3)
∴ By section formula,


∴ Y-axis divides the seg AB in the ratio 1 : 3.

Question 5.
Find the point on X-axis which is equidistant from P (2, -5) and Q (-2,9).
Solution:
Let point R be on the X-axis which is equidistant from points P and Q.
Point R lies on X-axis.
∴ its y co-ordinate is 0.
Let R = (x, 0)
R is equidistant from points P and Q.
∴ PR = QR

∴ (x – 2)² + [0 – (-5)]² = [x – (- 2)]²+ (0 – 9)² …[Squaring both sides]
∴ (x – 2)² + (5)² = (x + 2)² + (-9)²
∴ 4 – 4x + x² + 25 = 4 + 4x + x² + 81
∴ – 8x = 56
∴ x = -7
∴ The point on X-axis which is equidistant from points P and Q is (-7,0).

Question 6.
Find the distances between the following points.
i. A (a, 0), B (0, a)
ii. P (-6, -3), Q (-1, 9)
iii. R (-3a, a), S (a, -2a)
Solution:
i. Let A (x₁, y₁) and B (x₂, y₂) be the given points.
∴ x₁ = a, y₁ = 0, x₂ = 0, y₂ = a
By distance formula,

∴ d(A, B) = a2–√ units

ii. Let P (x₁, y₁) and Q (x₂, y₂) be the given points.
∴ x₁ = -6, y₁ = -3, x₂ = -1, y₂ = 9
By distance formula,

∴ d(P, Q) = 13 units

iii. Let R (x₁, y₁) and S (x₂, y₂) be the given points.
∴ x₁ = -3a, y₁ = a, x₂ = a, y₂ = -2a
By distance formula,

∴ d(R, S) = 5a units

Question 7.
Find the co-ordinates of the circumcentre of a triangle whose vertices are (-3,1), (0, -2) and (1,3).
Solution:
Let A (-3, 1), B (0, -2) and C (1, 3) be the vertices of the triangle.
Suppose O (h, k) is the circumcentre of ∆ABC.

∴ (h + 3)² + (k – 1)² = h² + (k + 2)²
∴ h² + 6h + 9 + k² – 2k + 1 = h² + k² + 4k + 4
∴ 6h – 2k + 10 = 4k + 4
∴ 6h – 2k – 4k = 4 – 10
∴ 6h – 6k = – 6
∴ h – k = -1 ,..(i)[Dividing both sides by 6]
OB = OC …[Radii of the same circle]

∴ h² + (k + 2)² = (h – 1)² + (k – 3)²
∴ h² + k² + 4k + 4 = h² – 2h + 1 + k² – 6k + 9
∴ 4k + 4 = -2h + 1 – 6k + 9
∴ 2h+ 10k = 6
∴ h + 5k = 3 …(ii)
Subtracting equation (ii) from (i), we get

∴ The co-ordinates of the circumcentre of the triangle are (−13,23)

Question 8.
In the following examples, can the segment joining the given points form a triangle? If triangle is formed, state the type of the triangle considering sides of the triangle.
i. L (6, 4), M (-5, -3), N (-6, 8)
ii. P (-2, -6), Q (-4, -2), R (-5, 0)
iii. A(2–√,2–√),B(-2–√,-2–√),C(6–√,6–√)
Solution:
i. By distance formula,

∴ d(M, N) + d (L, N) > d (L, M)
∴ Points L, M, N are non collinear points.
We can construct a triangle through 3 non collinear points.
∴ The segment joining the given points form a triangle.
Since MN ≠ LN ≠ LM
∴ ∆LMN is a scalene triangle.
∴ The segments joining the points L, M and N will form a scalene triangle.

ii. By distance formula,


∴ d(P, Q) + d(Q, R) = d (P, R) …[From (iii)]
∴ Points P, Q, R are collinear points.
We cannot construct a triangle through 3 collinear points.
∴ The segments joining the points P, Q and R will not form a triangle.

iii. By distance formula,

∴ d(A, B) + d(B, C) + d(A, C) … [From (iii)]
∴ Points A, B, C are non collinear points.
We can construct a triangle through 3 non collinear points.
∴ The segment joining the given points form a triangle.
Since, AB = BC = AC
∴ ∆ABC is an equilateral triangle.
∴ The segments joining the points A, B and C will form an equilateral triangle.

Question 9.
Find k, if the line passing through points P (-12, -3) and Q (4, k) has slope 12.
Solution:
P(x₁,y₁) = P(-12,-3),
Q(X₂,T₂) = Q(4, k)
Here, x₁ = -12, x₂ = 4, y₁ = -3, y₂ = k

But, slope of line PQ (m) is 12 ….[Given]
∴ 12 = k+316
∴ 162 = k + 3
∴ 8 = k + 3
∴ k = 5
The value of k is 5.

Question 10.
Show that the line joining the points A (4,8) and B (5, 5) is parallel to the line joining the points C (2, 4) and D (1 ,7).
Proof:

∴ Slope of line AB = Slope of line CD
Parallel lines have equal slope.
∴ line AB || line CD

Question 11.
Show that points P (1, -2), Q (5, 2), R (3, -1), S (-1, -5) are the vertices of a parallelogram.
Proof:
By distance formula,

In ꠸PQRS,
PQ = RS … [From (i) and (iii)]
QR = PS … [From (ii) and (iv)]
∴ ꠸ PQRS is a parallelogram.
[A quadrilateral is a parallelogram, if both the pairs of its opposite sides are congruent]
∴ Points P, Q, R and S are the vertices of a parallelogram.

Question 12.
Show that the ꠸PQRS formed by P (2, 1), Q (-1, 3), R (-5, -3) and S (-2, -5) is a rectangle.
Proof:
By distance formula,


In ꠸PQRS,
PQ = RS …[From (i) and (iii)]
QR = PS …[From (ii) and (iv)]
꠸PQRS is a parallelogram.
[A quadrilateral is a parallelogram, if both the pairs of its opposite sides are congruent]

In parallelogram PQRS,
PR = QS … [From (v) and (vi)]
∴ ꠸PQRS is a rectangle.
[A parallelogram is a rectangle if its diagonals are equal]

Question 13.
Find the lengths of the medians of a triangle whose vertices are A (-1, 1), B (5, -3) and C (3,5).
Solution:

Suppose AD, BE and CF are the medians.
∴ Points D, E and F are the midpoints of sides BC, AC and AB respectively.
∴ By midpoint formula,


∴ The lengths of the medians of the triangle 5 units, 213−−√ units and 37−−√ units.

Question 14.
Find the co-ordinates of centroid of the triangle if points D (-7, 6), E (8, 5) and F (2, -2) are the mid points of the sides of that triangle.
Solution:

Suppose A (x₁, y₁), B (x₂, y₂) and C (x₃, y₃) are the vertices of the triangle.
D (-7, 6), E (8, 5) and F (2, -2) are the midpoints of sides BC, AC and AB respectively.
Let G be the centroid of ∆ABC.
D is the midpoint of seg BC.
By midpoint formula,

E is the midpoint of seg AC.
By midpoint formula,

Adding (i), (iii) and (v),
x₂ + x₃ + x₁ + x₃ + x₁ + x₂ = -14 + 16 + 4
∴ 2x₁ + 2x₂ + 2x₃ = 6
∴ x₁ + x₂ + x₃ = 3 …(vii)
Adding (ii), (iv) and (vi),
y₂ + y₃ + y₁ + y₃ + y₁ +y₂ = 12 + 10 – 4
∴ 2y₁ + 2y₂ + 2y₃ = 18
∴ y₁ + y₂ + y₃ = 9 …(viii)
G is the centroid of ∆ABC.
By centroid formula,

∴ The co-ordinates of the centroid of the triangle are (1,3).

Question 15.
Show that A (4, -1), B (6, 0), C (7, -2) and D (5, -3) are vertices of a square.
Proof:
By distance formula,


∴ □ABCD is a square.
[A rhombus is a square if its diagonals are equal]

Question 16.
Find the co-ordinates of circumcentre and radius of circumcircle of AABC if A (7, 1), B (3,5) and C (2,0) are given.
Solution:
Suppose, O (h, k) is the circumcentre of ∆ABC


∴ h² – 6h + 9 + k² – 10k + 25 = h²– 4h + 4 + k²
∴ 2h + 10k = 30
∴ h + 5k = 15 … (ii)[Dividing both sides by 2]
Multiplying equation (i) by 5, we get
25h + 5k = 115 …(iii)
Subtracting equation (ii) from (iii), we get

Substituting the value of h in equation (i), we get

∴ The co-ordinates of the circumcentre of the triangle are (256,136) and radius of circumcircle is 132√6 units.

Question 17.
Given A (4, -3), B (8, 5). Find the co-ordinates of the point that divides segment AB in the ratio 3:1.
Solution:
Suppose point C divides seg AB in the ratio 3:1.
Here; A(x₁, y₁) = A (4, -3)
B (x₂, y₂) = B (8, 5)
By section formula,

∴ The co-ordinates of point dividing seg AB in ratio 3 : 1 are (7, 3).

Question 18.
Find the type of the quadrilateral if points A (-4, -2), B (-3, -7), C (3, -2) and D (2, 3) are joined serially.
Solution:

Slope of AB = slope of CD
∴ line AB || line CD
slope of BC = slope of AD
∴ line BC || line AD
Both the pairs of opposite sides of ∆ABCD are parallel.
∴ ꠸ ABCD is a parallelogram.
∴ The quadrilateral formed by joining the points A, B, C and D is a parallelogram.

Question 19.
The line segment AB is divided into five congruent parts at P, Q, R and S such that A-P-Q-R-S-B. If point Q (12, 14) and S (4, 18) are given, find the co-ordinates of A, P, R, B.
Solution:

Points P, Q, R and S divide seg AB in five congruent parts.
Let A (x₁, y₁), B (x₂, y₂), P (x₃, y₃) and
R (x₄, y₄) be the given points.
Point R is the midpoint of seg QS.
By midpoint formula,
x co-ordinate of R = 12+42 = 162 = 8
y co-ordinate of R = 14+182 = 322 = 16
∴ co-ordinates of R are (8, 16).
Point Q is the midpoint of seg PR.
By midpoint formula,

∴ 28 = y₃ + 16
∴ y₃ = 12
∴ P(x₃,y₃) = (16, 12)
∴ co-ordinates of P are (16, 12).
Point P is the midpoint of seg AQ.
By midpoint formula,

∴ co-ordinates of A are (20, 10).
Point S is the midpoint of seg RB.
By midpoint formula,

∴ 36 = y₂ + 16
∴ y₂ = 20
∴ B(x₂, y₂) = (0, 20)
∴ co-ordinates of B are (0, 20).
∴ The co-ordinates of points A, P, R and B are (20, 10), (16, 12), (8, 16) and (0, 20) respectively.

Question 20.
Find the co-ordinates of the centre of the circle passing through the points P (6, -6), Q (3, -7) and R (3,3).
Solution:
Suppose O (h, k) is the centre of the circle passing through the points P, Q and R.

∴ (h – 6)² + (k + 6)² = (h – 3)² + (k + 7)²
∴ h² – 12h + 36 + k² + 12k + 36
= h² – 6h + 9 + k² + 14k + 49
∴ 6h + 2k = 14
∴ 3h + k = 7 …(i)[Dividing both sides by 2]
OP = OR …[Radii of the same circle]

∴ (h – 6)² + (k + 6)² = (h – 3)² + (k – 3)²
∴ h² – 12h + 36 + k² + 12k + 36
= h² – 6h + 9 + k² – 6k + 9
∴ 6h – 18k = 54
∴ 3h – 9k = 27 …(ii)[Dividing both sides by 2]
Subtracting equation (ii) from (i), we get

Substituting the value of k in equation (i), we get
3h – 2 = 7
∴ 3h = 9
∴ h = 93 = 3
∴ The co-ordinates of the centre of the circle are (3, -2).

Question 21.
Find the possible pairs of co-ordinates of the fourth vertex D of the parallelogram, if three of its vertices are A (5, 6), B (1, -2) and C (3, -2).
Solution:

Let the points A (5, 6), B (1, -2) and C (3, -2) be the three vertices of a parallelogram.
The fourth vertex can be point D or point Di or point D₂ as shown in the figure.
Let D(x₁,y₁), D, (x₂, y₂) and D₂(x₃,y₃).
Consider the parallelogram ACBD.
The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
∴ midpoint of DC = midpoint of AB


Co-ordinates of point D(x₁, y₁) are (3, 6).
Consider the parallelogram ABD₁C.
The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
∴ midpoint of AD₁ = midpoint of BC

∴ Co-ordinates of D₁(x₂,y₂) are (-1,-10).
Consider the parallelogram ABCD₂.
The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
∴ midpoint of BD₂ = midpoint of AC

∴ co-ordinates of point D₂ (x₃, y₃) are (7, 6).
∴ The possible pairs of co-ordinates of the fourth vertex D of the parallelogram are (3, 6), (-1,-10) and (7,6).

Question 22.
Find the slope of the diagonals of a quadrilateral with vertices A (1, 7), B (6,3), C (0, -3) and D (-3,3).
Solution:
Suppose ABCD is the given quadrilateral.

∴ The slopes of the diagonals of the quadrilateral are 10 and 0.

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