Straight Line Question 43

Question: The value of k for which the lines $ 7x-8y+5=0 $ , $ 3x-4y+5=0 $ and $ 4x+5y+k=0 $ are concurrent is given by [MP PET 1993]

Options:

A)- 45

B)44

C)54

D)- 54

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • The lines are concurrent, if $ | \begin{matrix} 7 & -8 & 5 \\ 3 & -4 & 5 \\ 4 & 5 & k \\ \end{matrix} |=0 $
    Þ $ 7(-4k-25)+8(3k-20)+5(15+16)=0\Rightarrow k=-45 $ .