JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Straight Line Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Straight Lines & Pair Striaght Lines

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    The intercept cut off by a line from y-axis twice than that form x-axis, and the line passes through the point (1, 2). The equation of the line is

    A) \[2x+y=4\]

    B) \[2x+y+4=0\]

    C) \[2x-y=4\]

    D) \[2x-y+4=0\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Let the line make intercept ?a? on x-axis. Then it makes intercept ?2a? on y-axis. Therefore, the equation of the line is given by \[\frac{x}{a}+\frac{y}{2a}=1\] it passes through (1, 2), so, we have \[\frac{1}{a}+\frac{2}{2a}=1\] or \[a=2\] Therefore, the required equation of the line is given by \[\frac{x}{2}+\frac{y}{4}=1\] or \[2x+y=4\]


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