Q157 / 270 · NDA 2020 · Mathematics

The point $(1,-1)$ is one of the vertices of a square. If $3 x+$ $2 y=5$ is the equation of one diagonal of the square, then what is the equation of the other diagonal?

  • A
    $3 x-2 y=5$
  • B
    $2 x-3 y=1$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $2 x-3 y=5$
  • D
    $2 x+3 y=-1$

Solution

We know that diagonal of a square bisect each other perpendicularly. Equation of a diagonal : $3 x+2 y=5$ (given). Now, equation of other diagonal that is perpendicular to the given diagonal $=2 x-3 y=K$. As vertex point $(1,-1)$ does not lies on $3 x+2 y=5$ $\{\because 3(1)+2(-1) \neq 5\}$ Then, point $(1,-1)$, must be on the diagonal $2 x-3 y=K$ Then, $2(1)-3(-1)=K$. $\therefore K=5 \text {. }$ Hence, equation of other diagonal : $2 x-3 y=5$.

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

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