Q86 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2) · Mathematics

If the perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining A(α,3) and B(2,-1) has y-intercept 1, then α=

  • A
    0
  • B
    ±1
  • Correct answer
    C
    ±2
  • D
    ±3

Solution

Consider the equation of perpendicular bisector is y=m x+c
The intercept is 1, thus the equation becomes y=m x+1 The mid-point of the points A(α,3) and B(2,-1) is α+22,1
Since the equation passes through α+22,1
Thus,

1=mα+22+1

2=m(α+2)+2

m(α+2)=0

mα+2m=0 …I

Here, m is the gradient of the perpendicular line.
m=-α-24

Substitute the value in equation (I).  

α2-α4+22-α4=0

                                      α=±2                 

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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