24.

Co-ordinate Geometry
3. Find the coordinates of the point which will
Type - 1 divide the line joining the point (2, 4) and (7, 9)
internally in the ratio 1 : 2 :
1. The points A (1, 2), B (3, 4) and C (4, 1) are the 3 3  5 1
vertices of a triangle which is : (a)  ,  (b)  , 
 8 11   3 3
(a) Isosceles (b) Right-angled
(c) Equilateral (d) Scalene  11 17   8 11 
(c)  ,  (d)  , 
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 3 3 3 3 
Ans. (a) : According to the question, RRB NTPC 05.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (c) :

We know that
nx + mx 2 ny + my 2
x= 1 , y= 1
m+n m+n
2 × 2 + 1× 7 4 + 7 11
x= = =
1+ 2 3 3
2 × 4 + 1 × 9 8 + 9 17
AB = ( 3 – 1) + ( 4 – 2 ) = 4 + 4 = 8
2 2
y= = =
1+ 2 3 3
BC = ( 4 – 3) + (1 – 4 ) = 1 + 9 = 10  11 17 
2 2
So, the point =  , 
3 3
CA = (1 – 4 ) + ( 2 – 1) = 9 + 1 = 10
2 2
4. The image of the point (7, 8) when reflected
Thus side, BC = CA ≠ AB along the x - axis is :
Hence, the triangle is a isosceles triangle. (a) (8, 7) (b) (–7, –8)
2. The intercepts made by the plane 3x – 4y – 2z = (c) (–7, 8) (d) (7, –8)
6 with the coordinate axis are: RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
3 3 Ans. (d) : The reflected image of the point (7, 8) with
(a) −2, ,3 (b) 2, , −3 respect to the x-axis will be as follows–
2 2
3 3
(c) −2, − ,3 (d) 2, − , −3
2 2
RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (d) : Standard equation of intercepts
x y z
= + + = 1 ........ (i)
a b c
Plane 3x − 4y − 2z = 6 ....... (Given)
Dividing both side by 6
3x 4y 2z 6
− − =
6 6 6 6
x 2y z
− − =1
2 3 3
x y z Hence, (7, – 8) is reflected image.
+ + =1 5. In a parallelogram PQRS, P = (–1,–1), Q = (8,0)
2  3  ( –3) and R = (7, 5) find the coordinates of 'S' ?
– 
 2  7
Comparing with Intercepts equation (a) (–2, 4) (b)  –2, 
a=2  2
b= –
3  3 
(c)  – , 4  (d) (–1,4)
2  2 
c = –3 RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (a) : Let the coordinates of the point (S) = (x, y) On squaring both sides–
⇒ (2–x)2 + (4 – y)2 = (2 – x)2 + (6 – y)2
⇒ 16 + y2–8y = 36 + y2 – 12y ⇒ 4y = 20
∴ y = 5 _____(iv)
Now, putting y = 5 in eqn (i),
(2 − x)
2
+1 = 2
 x + x 2 y1 + y 2  On squaring both sides–
Coordinates of midpoint =  1 , 
 2 2  ⇒ (2 – x)2 + 1 = 4 ⇒ (2 – x)2 = 3 ⇒ 2 − x = ± 3
Coordinates of the midpoint of point P (-1, -1) and point ⇒ x = 2 ± 3
R (7, 5)-
–1 + 7 –1 + 5
,
( ) (
So, ( x, y ) = 2 ± 3,5 = 2 + 3,5 )
2 2 7. Find the co-ordinates of the point, which
= (3, 2).........(i) internally divides the line segment joining the
Coordinates of the midpoint of point Q (8,0) and point S point (–4, 4) and (4, 0) in the ratio of 3 : 1.
(x, y) - (a) (0, 4) (b) (2, 1)
8+ x y+0
, (c) (–3, 4) (d) (1, 3)
2 2
RRB RPF SI – 05/01/2019 (Shift-II)
8+ x y 
= ,  Ans. (b) : We know that-
 2 2
m x + m 2 x1
On compairing with equation (i), x= 1 2
m1 + m 2
8+ x y
(3, 2) =  ,  3 × 4 + 1 × ( −4)
 2 2 =
8+ x y 3+1
3= 2= 12 – 4
2 2 =
x = –2 y=4 4
8
( x, y ) = ( –2, 4 ) =
4
6. Find the third vertex of an equilateral triangle x=2
whose two vertices are (2, 4) and (2, 6). m y + m 2 y1
(a) (2, 5) (b) ( 3,5) y= 1 2
m1 + m 2
(c) (2 + 3,5) (d) (2 3,5) 3 × 0 + 1× 4 4
RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist = 3+1
=
4
Ans. (c) : Let the third vertex of an equilateral triangle y = 1
is (x, y). Hence, the co-ordinates of required points = (2, 1)
8. The co-ordinates of a point, which internally
divides the line segment joining the point (-1,
9) and (11, 1) in the ratio of 3:1 are as
follows.
 13 
(a) (5, 5) (b)  , 4 
2 
In equilateral triangle, all sides have equal length. (c) (2, 7) (d) (8, 3)
AB = BC = AC
RRB Group-D – 28/09/2018 (Shift-III)
Here, AB = ( 2 – 2 ) + ( 6 – 4 )
2 2
RRB RPF Constable – 20/01/2019 (Shift-III)
Ans : (d) If the coordinate of the interior point of the
= ( 2 ) = 2 = 2 units
2
line segment joining the two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)
are (x, y), which is divided this line segment in the ratio
And AC = ( 2 − x ) + ( 4 − y ) = 2 units _____(i)
2 2
of m1 : m2
(x1, y1) (x2, y2)
BC = ( 2 − x ) + ( 6 − y ) = 2 units _____(ii)
2 2

On comporing the eqution (i) and (ii)

⇒ ( 2 − x )2 + ( 4 − y )2 = ( 2 − x ) 2 + ( 6 − y )2 m1 = 3, m2 = 1
Co-ordinate Geometry 736 YCT
 m1 x2 + m2 x1 m y + m2 y1 2 × 2 + 1 × ( −1) 2 × 6 + 1× 0
x= , y= 1 2 x = , y=
m1 + m2 m1 + m2 2 +1 2 +1
4 −1 12
3 × 11 + 1× (–1) 3 × 1 + 1× 9 x = , y=
x= , y= 3 3
3 +1 3 +1 x = 1, y = 4
33 − 1 3+9 Hence, interior point (x, y) · (1, 4)
x= , y=
4 4 11. At which point, the line segment associated
x = 8, y = 3 , with points (4, 5) and (7, 11) divided internally
Hence, the co-ordinate of required point is (8, 3). in the ratio of 2 : 1.
9. Find the ratio in which the line 4x + y = 13 (a) (6, 8) (b) (5, 10)
divide the segment which is joining to the point
(c) (5, 9) (d) (6, 9)
(1, 6) and (6, 1).
(a) 1:3 (b) 2:5 RRB Group-D – 15/11/2018 (Shift-III)
(c) 2:3 (d) 1:4 Ans : (d) The coordinate of the points P(x, y) internally
RRB RPF Constable – 17/01/2019 (Shift-I) dividing the line segment joining the two points A
Ans. (d) : (x1,y1) and B (x2,y2) in the ratio of m:n.
Equation of a line passing through two points (x1 y1) m x + m 2 x1 m y + m2 y1
and (x2, y2) x= 1 2 y= 1 2
m1 + m 2 m1 + m 2
y − y1
y − y1 = 2 ( x − x1 ) x1 = 4, y1 = 5, m1 = 2
x 2 − x1 x2 = 7, y2 = 11, m2 = 1
∴ Equation of a line passing through the points (1, 6) 2 × 7 + 1× 4 2 × 11 + 1 × 5
x= , y=
(6, 1) 2 +1 2 +1
1− 6 14 + 4 22 + 5
y−6 = ( x − 1) x= , y=
6 −1 3 3
y – 6 = –x + 1 18 27
or x + y = 7 .......(i) x= , y=
3 3
Again equation of a given lines 4x + y = 13 .....(ii) x=6 y=9
From the equation (i) and (ii)– So required point will be (6, 9).
The co-ordinate of the intersection point of both the 12. The coordinates of the points that divides the
lines (x, y) = (2, 5)
line segment joining the points (–7, 6) and (5, 0)
Let the point (1, 6) and (6, 1) is divided in the ratio of
internally in the ratio of 1 : 3
m:n by the point (2, 5).
(a) (–3, 4) (b) (–4, 4.5)
mx 2 + nx1
x= (c) (3, 1) (d) (1, 3)
m+n RRB Group-D – 05/11/2018 (Shift-III)
m × 6 + n ×1 Ans. (b) : Given, x1 = –7, x2 = 5 m1 = 1
2=
m+n y1 = 6, y2 = 0 m2 = 3
2m + 2n = 6m + n The point divides the line segment internally, then the
4m – n = 0 coordinate of the point is
4m = n
m x +m x m y +m y 
m 1
= = 1: 4
( x, y ) =  2 1 1 2 , 2 1 1 2 
n 4  m1 + m 2 m1 + m 2 
10. The line segment joined by the points (-1, 0)  3 × ( −7 ) + 1× 5 3 × 6 + 1× 0 
and (2, 6). What will be the co-ordinate of = , 
 1+ 3 1+ 3 
points who divides the line in the ratio of 2:1?
(a) (0, 4) (b) (1, 3)  −21 + 5 18   −16 18 
= ,  = , 
(c) (1, 4) (d) (0, 5)  4 4  4 4
RRB Group-D – 23/09/2018 (Shift-I) Hence, the co-ordinate of required point
Ans : (c) (x,y) = (–4, 4.5)
13. Find the coordinate of the point, which
internally divides the line segment joining the
point (-3, 7) and (9, -1) in the ratio of 3:1.
(a) (0, 5) (b) (6, 1)
Let the co-ordinates of interior point is (x, y) -
9 
m x + m 2 x1 m y + m 2 y1 (c) (3, 3) (d)  , 2 
x = 1 2 , y= 1 2 2 
m1 + m 2 m1 + m 2 RRB Paramedical Exam – 21/07/2018 (Shift-III)
Co-ordinate Geometry 737 YCT
Ans. (b) Formula of internal division Ans : (b) Let the coordinate of required points (x, y)
m x + m 2 x1 mx + nx1 my 2 + ny1
x= 1 2 ( x, y ) = 2 ,
m1 + m 2 m+n m+n
x1= –5 x2 = 7 x=?
m1 y 2 + m 2 y1 y1= 5 y2 =–3 y=?
y=
m1 + m 2  3 × 7 + 1 × ( −5 ) 3 × ( −3 ) + 1 × 5 
(x, y) =  , 
according to the question,  3 +1 3 +1 
The ratio of the line joining the internal division of the  21 − 5 −9 + 5   16 −4 
points (–3, 7) and (9, –1) is 3:1 = ,  =  ,  = (4, –1)
 4 4   4 4 
Where, x1 = –3, x2 = 9, y1 = 7, y2 = –1, m1 = 3, m2 = 1 Hence, coordinate of required points is (4,–1).
3 × 9 + 1(−3)
Then, x =
3 +1 Type - 2
27 − 3
x=
4 16. The area (in square units) of the triangle
24 formed by the vertices (0, 2), (2, 3) and (3, 1) is:
x= =6
4 (a) 3.5 (b) 5.5
3 × (−1) + 1× 7 (c) 2.5 (d) 4.4
y=
3 +1 RRB Group-D 18/08/2022 (Shift-II)
4
y= Ans. (c) : Vertices =
( 0, 2 ) ( 2,3) ( 3,1)
4 x1 y1 x 2 y 2 x 3 y3
y=1 Area of Triangle,
Hence, co-ordinates of internal division will be (6, 1).
1
14. The coordinates of a point, which internally = | x1 ( y 2 − y3 ) + x 2 ( y3 − y1 ) + x 3 ( y1 − y 2 ) |
2
divides the line segment joining the point (4, 5)
1
and (-3, 3) in the ratio of 2 : 3 is– = | 0 ( 3 − 1) + 2 (1 − 2 ) + 3 ( 2 − 3) |
(a) 11/5, 17/5 (b) 13/5, 17/5 2
(c) 12/5, 13/5 (d) 6/5, 21/5 1
= | 0− 2−3|
RRB Group-D – 24/10/2018 (Shift-III) 2
Ans. (d) : 1
= | −5 |
2
m1 = 2 m2 = 3 1
= × 5 = 2.5
As per the question, 2
m x + m 2 x1 2 × (−3) + 3 × 4 17. The area (in square units) of the quadrilateral
x= 1 2 =
m1 + m 2 2+3 ABCD, formed by the vertices A (0, –2), B (2, 1)
C (0, 4), and D (–2, 1) is:
6
x= (a) 13 (b) 12
5
(c) 15 (d) 14
m1 y 2 + m 2 y1 2 × 3 + 3 × 5
y= = RRB Group-D 18/08/2022 (Shift-I)
m1 + m 2 2+3
Ans. (b) :
 6 21 
Hence, ( x, y ) =  , 
5 5 
15. The coordinates of the point that internally
divides the line segment joining the points (−5,
5) and (7, −3) internally in the ratio of 3 : 1 are
given by:
(a) (−2, 3) (b) (4, −1)
5 
(c)  ,0  (d) (1, 1)
2 
Area of triangle -
RRB ALP & Tec. (29-08-18 Shift-I)
Co-ordinate Geometry 738 YCT
 1 1
= | x1 ( y 2 − y3 ) + x 2 ( y3 − y1 ) + x 3 ( y1 − y 2 ) | = [x1(y2 – y3) + x2(y3 – y1) + x3(y1 – y2)]
2 2
1
Area of □ABCD = Area of ∆ABC + Area of ∆ADC = [a(b – c –c) + a(c – b – c) + (–a)(b + c – b + c)]
2
1 1
= | 0 (1 − 4 ) + 2 ( 4 + 2 ) + 0 ( −2 − 1) | + | 0 ( 4 − 1) + 0 (1 + 2 ) − 2 ( −2 − 4 ) | 1
2 2 = [a(b – 2c) + a(–b) + (–a)(2c)]
2
1 1 1 1
= × 12 + × 12 = [ab – 2ac – ab – 2ac ] = × – 4ac = – 2ac = 2ac
2 2 2 2
=6+6 Q The area of a triangle can't be negative.
= 12 square unit 21. The area in square units of a triangle formed
by the coordinate axis and the straight line 5x +
18. The area of a triangle with vertices (3, –2), (2, – 7y = 35 is:
3) and (p, –4) is 8 square units. Find the value 35
(a) 35 (b)
of p. 2
(a) 17 (b) –16 2 25
(c) 15 (d) –15 (c) (d)
35 2
RRB Group-D 30/08/2022 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC 05.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (a) : Area of triangle = Ans. (b) : Given, 5x + 7y = 35
1 On dividing both side by 35.
x1 (y 2 − y3 ) + x 2 (y3 − y1 ) + x 3 (y1 − y 2 ) 

2 x y
+ =1
1 7 5
8 = [3(−3 − (−4)) + 2(−4 − (−2)) + P(−2 − (−3))]
2
2 × 8 = 3(−3 + 4) + 2(−4 + 2) + P(−2 + 3)]
16 = 3 × 1 + 2 (–2) + P
16 = 3 – 4 + P
16 = – 1 + P
P = 16 + 1
P = 17
19. ∆ABC is a triangle whose vertices are A(0, 0),
B(a, 5) and C(–5, 5). If the triangle is right-
1 35
angled at A, then find the value of a. Area of triangle = × 7 × 5 =
(a) 3 (b) 5 2 2
(c) 6 (d) 2 22. Find the area of a triangle formed by (1, 0), (–1,
RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 0), (0, 1).
Ans. (b) : By applying pythagoras theorem in ∆ABC (a) 1.5 sq. units (b) 0 sq. units
( BC ) = ( AC ) + ( AB ) (c) 1 sq. units (d) 2 sq. units
2 2 2

RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist

( a + 5 ) + ( 5 − 5 ) = ( −5 − 0 ) + ( 5 − 0 ) + ( a − 0 ) + ( 5 − 0 ) Ans. (c) : Given point (1,0),
2 2 2 2 2 2
(–1,0) and
( a + 5 ) + 0 = 25 + 25 + a + 25 ( )
2 2
0,1
a 2 + 25 + 10a = 75 + a 2 x1=1 x2 = –1 x3= 0
y1= 0 y2 = 0 y3= 1
10a = 75 − 25 = 50
1
a=
50
=5 Area of ∆ = [ x1 (y 2 − y 3 ) + x 2 (y 3 − y1 ) + x 3 (y1 − y 2 ) ]
10 2
1
a =5 = 1(0 − 1) − 1(1 − 0 ) + 0 ( 0 − 0 ) 
2
20. Find the area of a triangle whose vertices are
(a, b + c), (a, b – c) and (– a, c). 1 2
= (−1 − 1) = −
(a) 2 bc (b) 2 ac 2 2
(c) 2 b (a + c) (d) c (a – b) = 1 sq. units
RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Note- The area of a triangle can't be negative.
Ans. (b) : Solve at– 23. Find the area of a triangle whose vertices are
x1 = a, x2 = a, x3 = –a (1, 2), (-4, -3) and (4, 1)
y1 = b + c, y2 = b – c, y3 = c (a) 7 square units (b) 10 square units
From the formula of (c) 14 square units (d) 20 square units
Area of ∆ RRB Group-D – 17/09/2018 (Shift-I)
Co-ordinate Geometry 739 YCT
Ans : (b) Area of triangle 31 5 31
1 (a) (b) 5
=  x1 ( y 2 − y 3 ) + x 2 ( y 3 − y1 ) + x 3 ( y1 − y 2 )  150 60
2
150 31
1
= 1( −3 − 1) + ( −4 )(1 − 2 ) + 4 ( 2 − ( −3 ) ) 
(c) (d)
31 150
2
1 20 RRB Group-D – 27/09/2018 (Shift-III)
= [ −4 + 4 + 20] = = 10 square units
2 2 Ans : (a) A = (1, 1), B = (-2, 7) and C = (3, -3)
24. The vertex point of a triangle are (a, b + c), (b,
Distance between the two points = ( x 2 -x1 ) + ( y 2 -y1 )
2 2
c + a) and (c, a + b) then find the area of
triangle.
Distance between points A and B = ( -2-1) + ( 7-1)
2 2
(a) ab + bc + ca (b) 0
(c) a–b–c (d) a + b + c
= ( -3) + ( 6 )
2 2
RRB Group-D – 12/10/2018 (Shift-III)
Ans : (b) Area of triangle
1 = 9+36
=  x1 ( y 2 − y 3 ) + x 2 ( y 3 − y1 ) + x 3 ( y1 − y 2 ) 
2 = 45 = 3 5
1
=  a {c + a − ( a + b )} + b {a + b − ( b + c )} + c {b + c − ( c + a )} Similarly,
2
Distance between points B and C = ( 3+2 ) + ( -3-7 )
2 2
1
=  a ( c + a − a − b ) + b ( a + b − b − c ) + c ( b + c − c − a ) 
2
= ( 5 ) + ( -10 )
2 2
1
= [ ac − ab + ab − bc + bc − ac ]
2
1 = 25+100
= ×0 = 0
2 = 125
25. The coordinate points of the vertex of a
=5 5
triangle are given (3, 5), (-2, 0) and (6, 4) then
find the area of triangle. And,
(a) 20 sq. units (b) 7 sq. units
Distance between points C and A = ( 3 − 1) + ( −3 − 1)
2 2
(c) 10 sq. units (d) 14 sq. units
RRB Group-D – 11/10/2018 (Shift-II)
= 2 2 + ( −4 )
2
Ans : (c) Given that vertex of triangle (3, 5), (–2, 0)
and (6, 4)
= 4 + 16
Formula — Area of ∆ =
1 = 20 ⇒ 2 5
 x1 ( y 2 − y3 ) + x 2 ( y 3 − y1 ) + x 3 ( y1 − y 2 ) 
2 1 1 1 1 1 1
A (x1,y1) ⇒ + + = + +
AB BC CA 3 5 5 5 2 5
1 1 1 1
=  + + 
5 3 5 2
1  10 + 6 + 15 
=  
5 30 
1 31 31
= × ⇒
B (x2, y2) C (x3,y3) 5 30 30 5
1
= 3 ( 0 − 4 ) + ( −2 )( 4 − 5 ) + 6 ( 5 − 0 )  31 5 31 5
2 = × =
1 1 30 5 5 150
= 3 ( −4 ) + ( −2 )( −1) + 6 ( 5 )  = [ −12 + 2 + 30 ]
2 2 27. If the points of vertex of a given triangle are (4,
1 1), (1, 1) and (3, 5) then triangle is–
= [ 20 ]
2 (a) Isosceles but not right angled
= 10 square units (b) Right angled but not isosceles.
26. If A = (1, 1), B = (-2, 7) and C = (3, -3), then (c) Both right angled and isosceles
1 1 1 (d) A symmetrical triangle
+ + =?
AB BC CA RRB Group-D – 19/09/2018 (Shift-I)
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Ans : (d)
If two points are (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) then distance
Type - 3
between them = (x 2 – x1 )2 + (y 2 – y1 )2 30. The graphs of the equations 3x – 2y – 11 = 0
and x + y = 7 intersect at P (∝, β). What is the
value of (3∝ + 5β)?
(a) 13 (b) 23
(c) 25 (d) 11
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II)
Ans. (c) : Given,
AB = (1 – 4) 2 + (1 – 1) 2 = ( −3) = 3
2
3x –2y –11 = 0
AC = (3 – 4) + (5 – 1) = 1 + 16 = 17
2 2 3x –2y = 11 …. (i)
x+y=7 …. (ii)
BC = (3 – 1) 2 + (5 – 1) 2 = 4 + 16 = 2 5 On multipying by 2 in equation (ii) and adding them,
Because three sides of the triangle is different, so the 3x –2y = 11
triangle will be a symmetrical triangle. 2x +2y = 14
28. If two straight line x -5y = 2 and x + 2y = 9 cut 5x = 25
each other at a point A, further it is cut x-axis
at the point B and C respectively then find the 25
x=
area of triangle ABC. 5
(a) 3.2 square units (b) 3.5 square units
(c) 3.7 square units (d) 3.1 square units x = 5
RRB Group-D – 25/10/2018 (Shift-II) On putting the value of x in equation (i),
Ans : (b) Q Point B and C are located on the x-axis. 3 × 5 –2y = 11
∴ The coordinate of point B and C on substituting y = 0 – 2y = –4
in the given equation x-5y = 2 and x + 2y = 9 will be y=2
(2,0) and (9,0) respectively.
Again lines x –5y = 2 and x + 2y = 9 intersect each P (α, β) = (5, 2)
other on point A. Then, According to the question,
x - 5y = 2 ------(i) 3α + 5β
x + 2y = 9 ------(ii) = (3 × 5 + 5 × 2)
On solving equation (i) and (ii) = 25
x = 7, y = 1
So coordinate of point A = (7, 1) 31. The straight line kx – 3y = 6 passes through the
x1 = 2, x2 = 9, x3 = 7 point (3,2). What is the value of k ?
y1 = 0, y2 = 0, y3 = 1 (a) 4 (b) 3
Hence area of triangle ABC (c) 6 (d) 2
1 RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 16/06/2022 (Shift-III)
= [ x1 ( y2 − y3 ) + x2 ( y3 − y1 ) + x3 ( y1 − y2 ) ]
2 Ans. (a) : Straight line kx – 3y = 6 passes through the
1 point (3,2)
= [ 2(0 − 1) + 9(1 − 0) + 7(0 − 0) ]
2 ∴ k×3–3×2=6
1 7
= [ −2 + 9] = = 3.5 square units. k×3 = 12
2 2 k=4
29. The area of the triangle whose vertices are 32. If the centre of a circle is (-2,3) and its radius is
given by (2,4), (–3,–1) and (5,3) is: 4, then find the equation of the circle.
(a) 7 sq. units (b) 14 sq. units (a) x2 + y2 + 4x + 6y – 3 = 0
(c) 20 sq. units (d) 10 sq. units (b) x2 + y2 + 4x – 6y – 3 = 0
RRB ALP & Tec. (17-08-18 Shift-I) (c) x2 + y2 – 4x + 6y + 3 = 0
Ans : (d) Q Area of triangle (d) x2 + y2 – 4x + 6y – 3 = 0
1 RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
=  x1 ( y 2 − y3 ) + x 2 ( y3 − y1 ) + x 3 ( y1 − y 2 )  Ans. (b) : Given, co-ordinate of centre = (–2, 3)
2
x1 = 2, y1 = 4, x2 =-3, y2 = -1, x3 = 5, y3 = 3 Radius ( r) = 4
Equation of circle,
1
=  2 ( −1 − 3) + ( −3)( 3 − 4 ) + 5 ( 4 + 1)  (x +2)2 + (y – 3)2 = (4)2 [QFormula,(x – α)2 + (y – β)2 = r2
2
1 1 Where, (α, β) co-ordinate of centre and r = radius]
= [ −8 + 3 + 25] = × 20 = 10 square units ⇒ x2 + 4 x + 4 + y2 + 9 – 6 y = 16
2 2 ⇒ x2 + y2 + 4x – 6y –3 = 0

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33. Find the equation of the tangents to the circle (a) 2x – y = 3 (b) 2x + y = –3
x2 + y2 = 9 at x = 2. (c) x + 2y = 3 (d) x – 2y = –3
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) 2x + 5y = 9
Ans. (d) : Given,
2x − 5y = 9
(b) −2x + 5y = 9
2x − 5y = 9
(c) −2x − 5y = 9 dAP = dBP
⇒ From formula–
2x − 5y = 9
( x – x1 ) + ( y – y1 ) = ( x – x 2 ) + ( y – y 2 )
2 2 2 2

(d) −2x + 5y = 9
= ( x – 6) + ( y – 2) = ( x – 4) + ( y – 6)
2 2 2 2

2x − 5y = 9
= x 2 + 36 –12x + y2 + 4 – 4y = x 2 + 16 – 8x + y 2 + 36 –12y
RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (a) : Given- = –12x + 8x − 4y + 12y + 40 − 52 = 0
2 2
x +y =9 ...(i) −4x + 8y − 12 = 0
At, x = 2 4 + y2 = 9 x – 2y = –3
⇒ y2 = 5
⇒ y=± 5 36. Equation of the line, passing through (2, 3) and
perpendicular to the line joining to (–5, 6) and
On differentiating equation (i), (–6, 5) is:
dy − x (a) x + y – 5 = 0 (b) x – y + 5 = 0
⇒ =
dx y (c) x – y – 5 = 0 (d) x + y +5 = 0
−2 RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
 dy 
⇒   = m1 = Ans. (a) : Let, the slope of the PN line = m
 dx ( 2, 5 ) 5 And, the slope of the AB line = n
 dy  2
⇒   = m2 =
 dx ( 2, − 5 ) 5
Equation of tangent-
⇒ y – y1 = m(x – x1)
−2
⇒ y– 5= ( x − 2) (Q on putting m = m1)
5
⇒ 2x + 5y = 9
2 y 2 − y1 5−6
Again y+ 5 = ( x − 2) {Q on putting m = m2 } n= =
5 x 2 − x1 −6 + 5
⇒ 2x − 5y = 9 n=1
Hence, option (a) is correct. According to the question, If both the lines are
34. The equation of a straight line passing through perpendicular then.
(–2, 5) and (1, 3) is: n⋅m=–1
(a) 2x–3y–19 = 0 (b) 2x+2y+19 = 0 1⋅ m=–1
(c) 3x–2y–11 = 0 (d) 2x+3y–11 = 0 m=–1
RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Hence, the equation of the line which slop m = –1 and
Ans. (d) : The equation of straight line passing through passing through (2, 3)-
two points (x1 y1) and (x2 y2). y – y1 = m (x – x1)
y − y1 y – 3 = – 1 (x – 2)
y − y1 = 2 (x − x1 ) y–3=–x+2
x 2 − x1
x+y-5=0
As per question, the required equation is 37. Find the equation of line which slope is -4 and
3−5
y −5 = (x + 2) bisect the y axis at y = 2
1+ 2 y y
3y − 15 = −2x − 4 (a) 2x + = 1 (b) 2x + = 1
4 2
2x + 3y – 11 = 0 y
(c) 2x + = 1 (d) 2x + y = 1
35. Find the relation between x and y such that the 3
point (x, y) is equidistant from (6, 2) and (4, 6). RRB Group-D – 16/10/2018 (Shift-III)
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Ans : (b) Intersection of y = 2 40. If the distance between two points (x, 7) and (1,
Hence coordinates = (0, 2) = (x1, y1) 15) is 10 units, then the possible values of x = ?
Gradient (m) = –4
Equation of line passing through a point (x1, y1) which (a) 4, 5 (b) 3, 7
slope has m.
Equation of line ⇒ y – y1 = m (x–x1) (c) 5, -7 (d) 7, -5
⇒ y – 2 = –4 (x–0) RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
⇒ y–2 = –4x
4x + y = 2 Ans. (d) : Distance between points (x, 7) and (1, 15)
y x1 = 1, x2 = x
2x + = 1
2 y1 = 15, y2 = 7

( x 2 − x1 ) + ( y2 − y 1 )
2 2
Type - 4 d=

38. Find the number of points on the x-axis that (x − 1) 2 + (7 − 15) 2 = 10

are at a distance of 'c' units (c<3) from the
point (2, 3) On squaring both sides,
(a) 0 (b) 2
(x –1)2 + (7 – 15)2 = 100
(c) 3 (d) 1
RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (x-1)2 + 64 = 100
Ans. (a) : Distance of 'c' units from the point (2, 3) let (x – 1)2 = 100 – 64 =36
the other points on X-axis be (x, 0)
Therefore, the number of required point will be equal to x −1 = ± 6
the number of possible value of x x = (+ 6 + 1) and (– 6 + 1)
By distance formula –
x = 7, –5
( )
2
( x − 2 ) + ( 0 − 3)
2 2
= c2 Hence value of x is 7 and -5.
2 2
(x–2) + 9 = c 41. The distance from the origin to the line 4x + 3y
(x–2)2 = c2 – 9 = 6 is:
2
(x–2) < 0 (Q c < 3)
(x–2)2 </ 0 (Q a2 ≥ 0) 7 3
(a) (b)
It is a contradiction, that there is no point exists. Hence 5 5
the number of points on the x-axis at a distance of c unit
is 0. 4 6
(c) (d)
39. If (2, – 2) and (5, 2) are two consecutive vertices 5 5
of a square, then the length of each side of the RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
square will be:
Ans. (d) : Distance of the line ax + by + c = 0 from
5
(a) 5 units (b) units point (x, y)
2
 ax + by + c 
(c) 5 2 units (d) 5 units d= 
 a +b 
2 2

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So, distance of 4x + 3y + 6 = 0 From origin (0, 0) is
Ans. (d) :
4 × 0 + 3× 0 + 6
d=
16 + 9

6
d=
25

6
Length of side of Square = ( x 2 − x1 ) + ( y 2 − y1 )
2 2 d=
5

(5 − 2) + ( 2 + 2) = ( 3) + ( 4) =
2 2 2 2
= 9 + 16 = 25 42. Find the value of the angle subtended between
the graph of linear equation 35X–35Y+15=0
= 5 units
and X-axis.
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 (a) 35º (b) 50º f=2
(c) 45º (d) 55 º c=k
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (c) : 35X–35Y+15=0
⇒ 35Y = 35X + 15
35X 15
⇒Y= +
35 35
15
⇒ Y =X+
35

Comparing with y= mx + c,m = tan θ = 1 ⇒ θ = 45° Length of the tangent = x12 + y12 + 2gx1 + 2fy1 + k

43. Find the length of the tangent drawn from the  5

( 2) + ( 5 ) + 2  −  ( 2 ) + 2 ( 2 )( 5 ) + k
2 2
point (2, 3) to the circle x2 + y2 = 4. 37 =
 2
(a) 2 (b) 3
On squaring both sides-
(c) 1 (d) 4
37 = 4 + 25 – 10 + 20 + k
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (b) : The equation of the given circle is 37 = 49 – 10 + k
x2 + y2 = 4 k = 37 – 39
2 2
x +y –4=0 k=–2
On comparing with the general equation of the circle
45. The position of the point (1, 2) with respect to
x12 + y12 + 2gx1 + 2hy1 + k = 0
the circle x2 + y2 – 3x – 4y + 1 = 0
For the length of the tangent drawn from the point (2, 3)
to the given circle, (a) Lies on the circle
x1= 2, y1 =3, g = 0, h= 0, k = –4 (b) Cannot be decided

Length of the tangent = x12 + y12 + 2gx1 + 2hy1 + k (c) Lies outside the circle

(d) Lies inside the circle

= 22 + 32 – 4
= 4+9– 4 RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist

= 9 Ans. (d) : x2 + y2 –3x – 4y + 1 = 0

=3 Equation of the circle, x2 + y2 +2gx + 2fy + c = 0
44.
2
If the length of the tangent from (2, 5) to x2 + y2 S = x + y
2
– 3x – 4y + 1……..(Given)
– 5x + 4y + k = 0 is 37 units, then the value of On putting the value of the point (1, 2) in the equation
k is: of given circle,
(a) –2 (b) –1 S=1 +4 – 3–8+1
(c) 2 (d) 1 S = – 5 (– ve) ⇒ The point (1, 2) will be inside the
RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist circle.
Ans. (a) : On comparing x2 + y2 – 5x + 4y + k = 0 with Note-
x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0, (i) When S > 0, then the point will be outside the circle.
2g = – 5 (ii) When S < 0, then the point will be inside the circle.
g = – 5/2 (iii) When S = 0, then the point will be on the
and 2f =4 circumference of the circle.

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46. The position of the point (3, 4) with respect to g2 = k/2, f2 = 3, c2 = –59
the circle x2 + y2 - 3x - 4y + 1 = 0 We know that,
(a) Lies on it c1 + c 2 − 2g1 .g 2 − 2f1 .f 2
(b) Lies outside of it cos θ =
2 g12 + f12 − c1 g 22 + f 22 − c2
(c) Lies inside it
(d) Cannot be decided k
41 − 59 − 2(−6) − 2(−3)3
RRB NTPC 05.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 2
cos 45º =
Ans. (b) : Given, k2
2 2
S = x + y – 3x – 4y +1 = 0 _____ (i) 2 36 + 9 − 41 + 9 + 59
4
We know that for any point (x,y),
1 −18 + 6k + 18
S> 0 then the point (x, y) will be outside the circle. =
S < 0, then the point (x, y) will be inside the circle. 2 k2
2× 2 + 68
S = 0 then the point (x, y) will lie on the circle. 4
On putting the value of (x, y) = (3, 4) in eqn (i), 1 6k
S = 9+16–9–16+1= 1 =
2 k2
⇒ S > 0, Hence (3, 4) will be outside the circle. 4 + 68
4
47. Find the radius of the circle x2 + y2 + 7x + 4y +
On squaring both sides–
9=0
1 36k 2
13 =
(a) 2  k2 
2 16  + 68 
 4 
19
(b)
2  k2 
4  + 68  = 18 k 2
29  4 
(c)
2  k + 272 
2

 = 18 k
2
4
23 4
(d)  
2
k + 272 = 18k2
2
RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
17 k2 = 272
Ans. (c) : Compairing x2 + y2 + 7x + 4y + 9 = 0 with
k2 = 16
x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0
K = ±4
2g = 7 2f = 4 and c=9
g = 7/2 f=2 49. Which type of line represented by the line
6x - 3y + 10 = 0 and 2x - y + 9 = 0
So radius = g 2 + f 2 − c (a) Concurrent
7
2 (b) Parallel
=   + 4−9 (c) Intersection
2
(d) None of these
49 RRB RPF SI – 16/01/2019 (Shift-III)
= +4−9
4 Ans : (b) Given equation-
6x – 3y + 10 = 0
49 + 16 − 36 29 29
= = = Let slope = m1
4 4 2
 Cofficient of x   6 
48. The angle between two circles x2 + y2 -12x - 6y ∴ m1 = –   = –  –3  = 2
2 2
+ 41 = 0 and x + y + kx + 6y – 59 = 0 is 45°.  Cofficient of y   
Find the value of k. Equation
(a) ±3 (b) -4 2x – y + 9 = 0
(c) 4 (d) ±4 Let slope = m2
RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
 Cofficient of x   2 
Ans. (d) : Comparing the equation of circle x2 + y2 – m2 = –   = –  –1  = 2
2 2  Cofficient of y   
12x – 6y + 41 = 0 and x + y + kx+6y–59 = 0 with
equation x2+y2+2gx+2fy+c = 0, Q m1 = m2 = 2
g1 = –6, f1 = –3, c1 = 41 So the lines will be parallel.

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