Straight Line Question 54

Question: If the lines $ x+q=0,y-2=0 $ and $ 3x+2y+5=0 $ are concurrent, then value of q will be [DCE 2002]

Options:

A)1

B)2

C)3

D)5

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Lines are concurrent, if $ | \begin{matrix} a_1 & b_1 & c_1 \\ a_2 & b_2 & c_2 \\ a_3 & b_3 & c_3 \\ \end{vmatrix} =0 $
    Þ $ \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 0 & q \\ 0 & 1 & -2 \\ 3 & 2 & 5 \\ \end{vmatrix} =0 $
    Þ $ 1(5+4)-0+q(0-3)=0 $
    Þ $ 9-3q=0 $
    Þ $ q=3. $