Q17 / 109 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Mathematics · Straight Lines

Let 2a+2b+c=0, then the equation of the straight line ax+by+c=0 which is farthest from the point 1,1 is

  • A
    y=x
  • B
    y+x=2
  • Correct answer
    C
    y+x=4
  • D
    y=x+2

Solution

Figure
All the lines ax+by+c=0 pass through the point 2,2.
The line passing through 2,2 & farthest from 1,1 is perpendicular to the line joining 1,1 & 2,2
Now, the slope of the line joining 1,1 & 2,2 is 2-12-1=1
⇒ The slope of the required line is -1
⇒ Required line is y-2x-2=-1
⇒y+x=4

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

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