Q) Show that the points (-3, – 3), (3, 3) and (-3√3, 3√3) are the vertices of an equilateral triangle. Ans: Let’s consider the points given (-3, – 3) is A, (3, 3) is B and (-3√3,3√3) is C. Now for a triangle to be an equilateral triangle, required condition is that its all three […]
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Q) Find the ratio in which the point (- 1, k) divides the line segment joining the points (- 3, 10) and (6, – 8). Also, find the value of k. Ans: Step 1: Finding the division ratio: Now, by section formula, coordinates of point P (X, Y) which lies between two points (x1, y1),
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Q) Draw the graph of the following equations: x + y = 5, x – y = 5, and (i) find the solution of the equations from the graph. (ii) shade the triangular region formed by the lines and the y-axis. Ans: (i) Solution of the equations: Step 1: Let’s find the points on both
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Q) Using graphical method, solve the following system of equations : 3x + y + 4 = 0 and 3 x – y + 2 = 0 Ans: Step 1: Let’s try to find the intersection points on X – axis and Y – axis for each of the lines: A. For linear equation 3
Q) ABCD is a rectangle formed by the points A (−1, −1), B (−1, 6), C (3, 6) and D (3, −1). P, Q, R and S are mid-points of sides AB, BC, CD and DA respectively. Show that diagonals of the quadrilateral PQRS bisect each other. Ans: Let’s make a diagram for the given
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Q) Find the ratio in which the point (8/5, y) divides the line segment joining the points (1, 2) and (2, 3). Also, find the value of y. ns: Let’s make a diagram for the given question: Let’s consider the point C(8/5, y) divides the line AB in ratio of P : 1 Now, by
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Q) The vertices of a quadrilateral ABCD are A(6, – 2), B(9, 2), C(5, – 1) and D(2, – 5). Prove that ABCD is a rhombus, and not a square. Ans: Let’s quickly understand the comparisons of a Square and a Rhombus: Key Similarities: 1. Both are polygons with all four sides equal in length 2.
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Q) In order to conduct Sports Day activities in your School, lines have been drawn with chalk powder at a distance of 1 m each, in a rectangular shaped ground ABCD, 100 flowerpots have been placed at a distance of 1 m from each other along AD, as shown in given figure below. Niharika runs
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Q) Two rails are represented by the linear equations x + 2y – 4 = 0 and 2x + 4y – 12 = 0. Represent this situation geometrically. Ans: Step 1: Let’s try to find the intersection points on X – axis and Y – axis for each of the lines: A. For linear equation
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Q) If A and B are (-2, -2) and (2, -4) respectively, find the coordinates of P such that AP = AB and P lies on the line segment AB. Ans: Let the coordinates of P are (X, Y) Since P lies on the line AP, ∴ AP + PB = AB … (1) Given
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