Q50 / 90 · JEE Main 2019 (09 Apr Shift 2) · Mathematics

If the two lines x+a-1y=1 and 2x+a2y=1,a∈R-0,1 are perpendicular, then the distance of their point of intersection from the origin is

  • A
    25
  • B
    25
  • C
    25
  • Correct answer
    D
    25

Solution

If two lines a1x+b1y=c1 and a2x+b2y=c2 are perpendicular, then a1a2+b1b2=0.

Since, given lines x+a-1y=1 and 2x+a2y=1 are perpendicular, hence, we get

1⋅2+a-1⋅a2=0

⇒a3-a2+2=0

⇒a+1⋅a2-2a+2=0

⇒a=-1 or a2-2a+2=0

But, the discriminant of the quadratic equation is -22-4×1×2=4-8=-4, hence, no real roots exist.

Thus, the only possible value of a is -1.

And, hence the lines are x-2y=1 and 2x+y=1.

Point of intersection of these two lines is 35, -15

We know that, the distance of a point x, y from origin is x2+y2
Hence, distance of the point 35, -15 from origin =925+125=25.

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

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