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Coordinate Geometry Notes

1. The document contains 6 math word problems about coordinate geometry concepts like finding the distance between two points, determining if three points are collinear, and dividing a line segment in a given ratio. 2. The problems are solved step-by-step showing the work and solutions. 3. Key concepts covered include finding distances using the distance formula, solving systems of equations obtained from the section formula, and recognizing properties of collinear points.

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Coordinate Geometry Notes

1. The document contains 6 math word problems about coordinate geometry concepts like finding the distance between two points, determining if three points are collinear, and dividing a line segment in a given ratio. 2. The problems are solved step-by-step showing the work and solutions. 3. Key concepts covered include finding distances using the distance formula, solving systems of equations obtained from the section formula, and recognizing properties of collinear points.

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TERM-1 Chapter-4 Coordinate Geometry CLASS-10

Problem 1
The distance of the point P (2, 3) from the X-axis is

1. 2 units
2. 3 units
3. 1 units
4. 5 units

as
Solution Distance of point P (2, 3) from the X-axis=Ordinate of a point (2,3) = 3 units

Problem 2
The distance between the points P (−6, 7) and Q(−1, −5) is

nd
1. -6 units
2. 13 units
3. 1 units

4. 5 units

Solution Here, x1 = −6, y1 = 7, x2 = −1 and y2 = −5


Fu p
∴ Distance between two points, P Q = (x2 − x1 )2 + (y2 − y1 )2
p p √
(−1 − 6)2 + (−5 − 7)2 = (5)2 + (−12)2 = 25 + 144 = 13 units

Problem 3
The distance between the points (a cos θ + b sin θ, 0) and (0, a sin θ − b cos θ), is

1. a2 + b2
h
2. a2 − b2
√
3. a2 + b2
√
at

4. a2 − b2

Solution The given points are (a cos θ + b sin θ, 0) and (0, a sin θ − b cos θ)

Here, x1 = a cos θ + b sin θ, y1 = 0

x2 = 0, y2 = a sin θ − b cos θ
M

p
∴ Distance between two points, = (x2 − x1 )2 + (y2 − y1 )2
p
= (a cos θ + b sin θ − 0)2 + (0 − a sin θ + b cos θ)2
p
(a cos θ + b sin θ)2 + (−a sin θ + b cos θ)2
p
= a2 cos2 θ + b2 sin2 θ + 2ab cos θ sin θ + b2 cos2 θ + a2 sin2 θ − 2ab sin θ cos θ
q
= cos2 θ(a2 + b2 ) + sin2 θ(a2 + b2 )
p
= a2 + b2

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TERM-1 Chapter-4 Coordinate Geometry CLASS-10

Problem 4
The value of y, if the distance between the points (2, y) and (−4, 3) is 10 is

1. 6
2. -11
3. 5
4. 11

as
Solution Let points are A(2, y) and B(−4, 3).

Here, (x1 , y1 ) = (2, y) and (x2 , y2 ) = (−4, 3)


p
∴ Distance between two points, AB = (x1 − x2 )2 + (y1 − y2 )2

nd
p
=⇒ AB = (2 + 4)2 + (y − 3)2
p
=⇒ 10 = (6)2 + y 2 + 9 − 6y
On squaring both sides, we get
=⇒ (10)2 = (6)2 + y 2 + 9 − 6y
=⇒ 100 = 36 + y 2 + 9 − 6y
Fu =⇒ y 2 − 11y + 5y = 0
=⇒ y 2 − 11y + 5y − 55 = 0
=⇒ y(y − 11) + 5(y − 11) = 0
=⇒ y = 11 or y = −5

Problem 5
Is the points (1, −1), (5, 2) and (9, 5) are collinear?
h
1. Yes
2. Cannot say
at

3. No
4. None of these

Solution Let A = (1, −1), B = (5, 2) and C = (9, 5)


p √
M

Then, AB = (5 − 1)2 + (2 + 1)2 = 16 + 9 = 5 units


p √
BC = (9 − 5)2 + (5 − 2)2 = 25 = 5 units
p √
= (9 − 1)2 + (5 + 1)2 = 100 = 10 units
∵ AB + BC = AC

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TERM-1 Chapter-4 Coordinate Geometry CLASS-10

Problem 6
The point (−4, 6) divides the line segment joining the points A(−6, 10) and B(3, −8). The ratio is

1. 1:2
2. 7:2
3. 2:7
4. 4:1

as
Solution
Let point P (−4, 6) divides the line segment joining the points A(−6, 10) and B(3, −8) in the ratio m1 : m2
By using section formula, we get
 
3m1 − 6m2 −8m1 + 10m2
(−4, 6) = ,
m1 + m2 m1 + m2

nd
3m1 − 6m2
=⇒ −4 =
m1 + m2
=⇒ −4(m1 + m2 ) = 3m1 − 6m2
=⇒ −7m1 = −2m2
m1 2
=⇒ =
Fu m2 7
=⇒ m1 : m2 = 2 : 7
h
at
M

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