Straight Line Question 397

Question: The line joining the points (-1, 3) and (4, -2) will pass through the point (p, q) if

Options:

A) $ p-q=1 $

B) $ p+q=1 $

C) $ p-q=2 $

D) $ p+q=2 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Line joining point $ (-1,3) $ and $ (4,-2) $ is $ (y+1)=\frac{-5}{5}(x-3) $
    Þ $ y+1=-1(x-3) $ $ x+y=2 $ ….. (i) If line (i) passes through point (p, q), then $ p+q=2 $ .