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A straight line through a fixed point (2,3) intersects the coordinate axes at distinct point p and q. If o is origin and the oprq is rectangle then locus of r


belal1856 30th May, 2020
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NILUTPOL Student Expert 30th May, 2020

Hello,

Let R be (h,k)

Therfore, equation of line PQ is x/h + y/k =1

It passes through (2,3)

So, 2/h + 3/k =1

Therefore locus is 2/x + 3/y =1

Hence answer is 2y + 3x =xy


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