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Coordinate Geometry — key concepts & quick answers

What is the distance formula?
The distance between two points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) is √[(x₂ − x₁)² + (y₂ − y₁)²].
What is the midpoint formula?
The midpoint of the segment joining (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) is ((x₁ + x₂)/2, (y₁ + y₂)/2).
What is the section formula?
The point dividing the segment joining (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) in the ratio m : n is ((mx₂ + nx₁)/(m + n), (my₂ + ny₁)/(m + n)).
What are the coordinates of the origin?
The origin is the point where the x-axis and y-axis meet; its coordinates are (0, 0).
How do you find the area of a triangle from its vertices?
Area = ½ |x₁(y₂ − y₃) + x₂(y₃ − y₁) + x₃(y₁ − y₂)|.
📋 Exercises in this unit
Ex 5.1 — Devising a Coordinate System Ex 5.2 — Distance Between Two Points Ex 5.4 — Points of Trisection and Section Formula Ex 5.6 — Multiple Choice Questions Ex 6.2 — Trigonometric Ratios of Some Special Angles Ex 6.3 — Trigonometric Ratios for Complementary Angles Ex 6.4 — Trigonometric Tables and Applications
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Ex 5.1Devising a Coordinate System4 questions

Validated & Corrected Answers


Q.1 Plot the following points and identify the quadrants
✓ Solution

Given points:

  • \(P(-7,6)\)
  • \(Q(7,-2)\)
  • \(R(-6,-7)\)
  • \(S(3,5)\)
  • \(T(3,9)\)

Rules for Quadrants

  • First Quadrant:

\[
(+,+)
\]

  • Second Quadrant:

\[
(-,+)
\]

  • Third Quadrant:

\[
(-,-)
\]

  • Fourth Quadrant:

\[
(+,-)
\]


Identifying Quadrants

Point \(P(-7,6)\)

  • x-coordinate negative
  • y-coordinate positive

Lies in:
\[
\boxed{\text{Second Quadrant}}
\]


Point \(Q(7,-2)\)

  • x-coordinate positive
  • y-coordinate negative

Lies in:
\[
\boxed{\text{Fourth Quadrant}}
\]


Point \(R(-6,-7)\)

  • x-coordinate negative
  • y-coordinate negative

Lies in:
\[
\boxed{\text{Third Quadrant}}
\]


Point \(S(3,5)\)

  • x-coordinate positive
  • y-coordinate positive

Lies in:
\[
\boxed{\text{First Quadrant}}
\]


Point \(T(3,9)\)

  • x-coordinate positive
  • y-coordinate positive

Lies in:
\[
\boxed{\text{First Quadrant}}
\]


Q.2 Write the abscissa and ordinate from Fig. 5.11
✓ Solution

Definitions

  • Abscissa = x-coordinate
  • Ordinate = y-coordinate

From the graph:

  • Read horizontal value → Abscissa
  • Read vertical value → Ordinate

> Exact values require Fig. 5.11.


Q.3 Plot the following points and join them. State your conclusion.
✓ Solution

(i)

Points:
\[
(-5,3),\ (-1,3),\ (0,3),\ (5,3)
\]

Observation:

  • All points have same y-coordinate:

\[
y = 3
\]

Therefore all points lie on a horizontal line parallel to x-axis.

Conclusion:
\[
\boxed{\text{All points are collinear and lie on a horizontal line}}
\]


(ii)

Points:
\[
(0,-4),\ (0,-2),\ (0,4),\ (0,5)
\]

Observation:

  • All points have same x-coordinate:

\[
x = 0
\]

Therefore all points lie on the y-axis.

Conclusion:
\[
\boxed{\text{All points are collinear and lie on the y-axis}}
\]


Q.4 Plot the points and identify the geometrical shape formed
✓ Solution

(i)

Points:
\[
(0,0),\ (-4,0),\ (-4,-4),\ (0,-4)
\]

Lengths:

  • Horizontal side = 4 units
  • Vertical side = 4 units

All sides equal and all angles are right angles.

Shape formed:
\[
\boxed{\text{Square}}
\]


(ii)

Points:
\[
(-3,3),\ (2,3),\ (-6,-1),\ (5,-1)
\]

Observation:

  • First pair has same y-coordinate:

\[
y=3
\]

  • Second pair has same y-coordinate:

\[
y=-1
\]

Only the horizontal pair of opposite sides is parallel. Their lengths are different:

\[
5\text{ units and }11\text{ units}
\]

So the figure is not a parallelogram.

Shape formed:
\[
\boxed{\text{Trapezium}}
\]


# Activity – 1

Plot:

  • \(A(1,0)\)
  • \(D(4,0)\)

Find:

  • \(AD\)
  • \(DA\)

Distance between A and D

Since both points lie on x-axis:

\[
AD = |4-1|
\]

\[
AD = 3 \text{ units}
\]

Similarly:

\[
DA = |1-4|
\]

\[
DA = 3 \text{ units}
\]

Therefore:
\[
AD = DA
\]


Conclusion

Distance between two points remains the same irrespective of direction.

\[
\boxed{AD = DA}
\]



Ex 5.2Distance Between Two Points20 questions

Validated & Corrected Answers


# Distance Formula

For two points:
\[
(x_1,y_1)\quad \text{and}\quad (x_2,y_2)
\]

Distance between them:

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Q.1 Find the distance between the following pairs of points
✓ Solution

(i) (1,2) and (4,3)

\[
d
=
\sqrt{(4-1)^2+(3-2)^2}
\]

\[
=
\sqrt{3^2+1^2}
\]

\[
=
\sqrt{9+1}
\]

\[
=
\sqrt{10}
\]

Distance:
\[
\boxed{\sqrt{10}}
\]


(ii) (3,4) and (–7,2)

\[
d
=
\sqrt{(-7-3)^2+(2-4)^2}
\]

\[
=
\sqrt{(-10)^2+(-2)^2}
\]

\[
=
\sqrt{100+4}
\]

\[
=
\sqrt{104}
\]

\[
=
2\sqrt{26}
\]

Distance:
\[
\boxed{2\sqrt{26}}
\]


(iii) (a,b) and (c,b)

Since y-coordinates are equal:

\[
d
=
\sqrt{(c-a)^2+(b-b)^2}
\]

\[
=
\sqrt{(c-a)^2}
\]

\[
=
|c-a|
\]

Distance:
\[
\boxed{|c-a|}
\]


(iv) (3,–9) and (–2,3)

\[
d
=
\sqrt{(-2-3)^2+(3+9)^2}
\]

\[
=
\sqrt{(-5)^2+12^2}
\]

\[
=
\sqrt{25+144}
\]

\[
=
\sqrt{169}
\]

\[
=13
\]

Distance:
\[
\boxed{13}
\]


Q.2 Determine whether the points are collinear
✓ Solution

(i) (7,–2), (5,1), (3,4)

Find distances:

\[
AB
=
\sqrt{(5-7)^2+(1+2)^2}
=
\sqrt{4+9}
=
\sqrt{13}
\]

\[
BC
=
\sqrt{(3-5)^2+(4-1)^2}
=
\sqrt{4+9}
=
\sqrt{13}
\]

\[
AC
=
\sqrt{(3-7)^2+(4+2)^2}
=
\sqrt{16+36}
=
\sqrt{52}
=
2\sqrt{13}
\]

Since:
\[
AB+BC=AC
\]

Points are collinear.

Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{Collinear}}
\]


(ii) (a,–2), (a,3), (a,0)

All x-coordinates are same.

Therefore all points lie on a vertical line.

Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{Collinear}}
\]


Q.3 Show that points form an isosceles triangle
✓ Solution

(i) A(5,4), B(2,0), C(–2,3)

\[
AB
=
\sqrt{(2-5)^2+(0-4)^2}
=
5
\]

\[
BC
=
\sqrt{(-2-2)^2+(3-0)^2}
=
5
\]

Since:
\[
AB=BC
\]

Triangle is isosceles.


(ii) A(6,–4), B(–2,–4), C(2,10)

\[
AB=8
\]

\[
AC
=
\sqrt{(2-6)^2+(10+4)^2}
=
\sqrt{16+196}
=
\sqrt{212}
\]

\[
BC
=
\sqrt{(2+2)^2+(10+4)^2}
=
\sqrt{16+196}
=
\sqrt{212}
\]

Since:
\[
AC=BC
\]

Triangle is isosceles.


Q.4 Show that points form an equilateral triangle
✓ Solution

(i)

Points:
\[
A(2,2),\ B(-2,-2),\ C(-2\sqrt3,2\sqrt3)
\]

Using distance formula:

\[
AB^2=32
\]

\[
BC^2=32
\]

\[
CA^2=32
\]

Hence:
\[
AB=BC=CA
\]

Triangle is equilateral.


(ii)

Points:
\[
A(\sqrt3,2),\ B(0,1),\ C(0,3)
\]

\[
AB
=
\sqrt{(\sqrt3)^2+(1)^2}
=
2
\]

\[
AC
=
\sqrt{(\sqrt3)^2+(-1)^2}
=
2
\]

\[
BC=2
\]

Thus:
\[
AB=BC=CA
\]

Triangle is equilateral.


Q.5 Show that points form a parallelogram
✓ Solution

(i)

A(–3,1), B(–6,–7), C(3,–9), D(6,–1)

Using distance formula:

\[
AB=CD
\]

\[
BC=AD
\]

Opposite sides are equal.

Hence ABCD is a parallelogram.


(ii)

A(–7,–3), B(5,10), C(15,8), D(3,–5)

Similarly:

\[
AB=CD
\]

\[
BC=AD
\]

Hence ABCD is a parallelogram.


Q.6 Verify that points form a rhombus
✓ Solution

(i)

A(3,–2), B(7,6), C(–1,2), D(–5,–6)

All four sides are equal.

Hence rhombus.


(ii)

A(1,1), B(2,1), C(2,2), D(1,2)

All sides equal to 1 unit.

Hence rhombus.

(Note: This is also a square.)


Q.7 If AB = BC, find a
✓ Solution

Points:

  • \(A(-1,1)\)
  • \(B(1,3)\)
  • \(C(3,a)\)

\[
AB
=
\sqrt{(1+1)^2+(3-1)^2}
=
\sqrt8
\]

\[
BC
=
\sqrt{(3-1)^2+(a-3)^2}
\]

Since:
\[
AB=BC
\]

\[
8
=
4+(a-3)^2
\]

\[
(a-3)^2=4
\]

\[
a-3=\pm2
\]

\[
a=5 \quad \text{or}\quad a=1
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{a=5\ \text{or}\ 1}
\]


Q.8 Abscissa equals ordinate and distance from B(1,3) is 10.
✓ Solution

Let point:
\[
A(x,x)
\]

Using distance formula:

\[
\sqrt{(x-1)^2+(x-3)^2}=10
\]

Squaring:

\[
(x-1)^2+(x-3)^2=100
\]

\[
x^2-2x+1+x^2-6x+9=100
\]

\[
2x^2-8x-90=0
\]

\[
x^2-4x-45=0
\]

\[
(x-9)(x+5)=0
\]

\[
x=9 \quad \text{or}\quad x=-5
\]

Coordinates:

\[
(9,9)\quad \text{or}\quad (-5,-5)
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{(9,9)\ \text{or}\ (-5,-5)}
\]


Q.9 Point (x,y) is equidistant from (3,4) and (–5,6)
✓ Solution

Using distance formula:

\[
\sqrt{(x-3)^2+(y-4)^2}
=
\sqrt{(x+5)^2+(y-6)^2}
\]

Squaring:

\[
(x-3)^2+(y-4)^2
=
(x+5)^2+(y-6)^2
\]

Simplifying:

\[
-16x+4y-36=0
\]

\[
4y=16x+36
\]

\[
y=4x+9
\]

Relation:
\[
\boxed{y=4x+9}
\]


Q.10 A(2,3), B(2,-4). P lies on x-axis such that
✓ Solution

\[
AP=\frac37 AB
\]

Find P.

\[
AB=|3-(-4)|=7
\]

\[
AP=\frac37\times7=3
\]

Since P lies on x-axis:
\[
P=(2,0)
\]

Check:
\[
AP=3
\]

Coordinates:
\[
\boxed{(2,0)}
\]


Q.11 Show that (11,2) is centre of circle through points
✓ Solution
  • (1,2)
  • (3,–4)
  • (5,–6)

Distances from (11,2):

\[
\sqrt{(11-1)^2+(2-2)^2}=10
\]

\[
\sqrt{(11-3)^2+(2+4)^2}=10
\]

\[
\sqrt{(11-5)^2+(2+6)^2}=10
\]

All distances equal.

Therefore:
\[
\boxed{(11,2)\ \text{is the centre}}
\]


Q.12 A circle centred at the origin has radius 30 units. Find the points where it intersects the coordinate axes and the distance between two opposite intersection points.

Intersections with axes: (30,0), (−30,0), (0,30), (0,−30).

Distance between opposite points, e.g. (30,0) and (−30,0) = 60 units.

Q.1 Find the mid-points of the line segment joining the points
✓ Solution

(i) (−2,3) and (−6,−5)

\[
M
=
\left(
\frac{-2+(-6)}{2},
\frac{3+(-5)}{2}
\right)
\]

\[
=
\left(
\frac{-8}{2},
\frac{-2}{2}
\right)
\]

\[
=(-4,-1)
\]

Mid-point:
\[
\boxed{(-4,-1)}
\]


(ii) (8,−2) and (−8,0)

\[
M
=
\left(
\frac{8+(-8)}{2},
\frac{-2+0}{2}
\right)
\]

\[
=
(0,-1)
\]

Mid-point:
\[
\boxed{(0,-1)}
\]


(iii) (a,b) and (a+2b,2a−b)

\[
M
=
\left(
\frac{a+(a+2b)}{2},
\frac{b+(2a-b)}{2}
\right)
\]

\[
=
\left(
\frac{2a+2b}{2},
\frac{2a}{2}
\right)
\]

\[
=(a+b,a)
\]

Mid-point:
\[
\boxed{(a+b,a)}
\]


(iv)

Points:
\[
\left(\frac12,-\frac37\right)
\quad \text{and}\quad
\left(\frac32,-\frac{11}{7}\right)
\]

\[
M
=
\left(
\frac{\frac12+\frac32}{2},
\frac{-\frac37-\frac{11}{7}}{2}
\right)
\]

\[
=
\left(
\frac{2}{2},
\frac{-14/7}{2}
\right)
\]

\[
=
\left(
1,-1
\right)
\]

Mid-point:
\[
\boxed{(1,-1)}
\]


Q.2 Centre of circle is (−4,2). One end of diameter is (−3,7). Find other end.
✓ Solution

Let other end be:
\[
(x,y)
\]

Centre is midpoint of diameter.

Using midpoint formula:

\[
\left(
\frac{-3+x}{2},
\frac{7+y}{2}
\right)
=
(-4,2)
\]

Equating coordinates:

\[
\frac{-3+x}{2}=-4
\]

\[
-3+x=-8
\]

\[
x=-5
\]

Next:

\[
\frac{7+y}{2}=2
\]

\[
7+y=4
\]

\[
y=-3
\]

Other end:
\[
\boxed{(-5,-3)}
\]


Q.3 Mid-point of line joining (3,4) and (p,7) lies on
✓ Solution

\[
2x+2y+1=0
\]

Find \(p\).

Mid-point:

\[
\left(
\frac{3+p}{2},
\frac{4+7}{2}
\right)
=
\left(
\frac{3+p}{2},
\frac{11}{2}
\right)
\]

Substitute into equation:

\[
2\left(\frac{3+p}{2}\right)
+
2\left(\frac{11}{2}\right)
+1=0
\]

\[
3+p+11+1=0
\]

\[
p+15=0
\]

\[
p=-15
\]

Value of \(p\):
\[
\boxed{-15}
\]


Q.4 The mid-points of the sides of a triangle are (2,4), (−2,3) and (5,2). Find the vertices of the triangle.

Let D(2,4), E(−2,3), F(5,2). Vertices: A = E+F−D = (−2+5−2, 3+2−4) = (1,1). B = F+D−E = (5+2+2, 2+4−3) = (9,3). C = D+E−F = (2−2−5, 4+3−2) = (−5,5).

Answer: (1,1), (9,3), (−5,5).

Q.5 O(0,0) is centre of circle.
✓ Solution

Chord AB has endpoints:

  • \(A(8,6)\)
  • \(B(10,0)\)

OD is perpendicular from centre to chord AB.

Find midpoint of OD.


First find midpoint of AB.

\[
D
=
\left(
\frac{8+10}{2},
\frac{6+0}{2}
\right)
\]

\[
=(9,3)
\]

Now midpoint of OD:

\[
\left(
\frac{0+9}{2},
\frac{0+3}{2}
\right)
\]

\[
=
\left(
\frac92,\frac32
\right)
\]

Mid-point of OD:
\[
\boxed{\left(\frac92,\frac32\right)}
\]


Q.6 A(−5,4), B(−1,−2), C(5,2) form an isosceles right triangle with right angle at B.
✓ Solution

Find D so that ABCD is a square.

Using vector property of square:

\[
D=A+C-B
\]

\[
=
(-5,4)+(5,2)-(-1,-2)
\]

\[
=
(0,6)+(1,2)
\]

\[
=(1,8)
\]

Coordinates of D:
\[
\boxed{(1,8)}
\]


Q.7 A(−3,6), B(0,7), C(1,9) are midpoints of sides of triangle DEF.
✓ Solution

Show quadrilateral ABCD is a parallelogram.

Let:

  • A midpoint of DE
  • B midpoint of EF
  • C midpoint of FD

Using midpoint theorem:

  • \(AB \parallel DF\)
  • \(BC \parallel DE\)

Thus opposite sides of quadrilateral ABCD are parallel.

Therefore:
\[
\boxed{\text{ABCD is a parallelogram}}
\]


Q.8 A(−3,2), B(3,2), C(−3,−2)
✓ Solution

Show midpoint of hypotenuse is equidistant from vertices.

Hypotenuse:
\[
BC
\]

Mid-point of BC:

\[
M
=
\left(
\frac{3+(-3)}{2},
\frac{2+(-2)}{2}
\right)
\]

\[
=(0,0)
\]

Now distances:


MA

\[
MA
=
\sqrt{(-3)^2+2^2}
\]

\[
=\sqrt{13}
\]


MB

\[
MB
=
\sqrt{3^2+2^2}
\]

\[
=\sqrt{13}
\]


MC

\[
MC
=
\sqrt{(-3)^2+(-2)^2}
\]

\[
=\sqrt{13}
\]

Thus:
\[
MA=MB=MC
\]

Therefore midpoint of hypotenuse is equidistant from all vertices.


# Coordinate Geometry


Ex 5.4Points of Trisection and Section Formula14 questions

Validated & Corrected Answers


# Section Formula

If a point \(P(x,y)\) divides the line joining
\[
A(x_1,y_1)\quad \text{and}\quad B(x_2,y_2)
\]
in the ratio \(m:n\),

then:

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Q.1 Find the coordinates of the point dividing
✓ Solution

A(4,−3) and B(9,7) in the ratio 3:2.

Using section formula:

\[
P
=
\left(
\frac{3(9)+2(4)}{3+2},
\frac{3(7)+2(-3)}{3+2}
\right)
\]

\[
=
\left(
\frac{27+8}{5},
\frac{21-6}{5}
\right)
\]

\[
=
\left(
7,3
\right)
\]

Coordinates:
\[
\boxed{(7,3)}
\]


Q.2 In what ratio does P(2,−5) divide the line joining
✓ Solution

A(−3,5) and B(4,−9)?

Let ratio be:
\[
m:n
\]

Using x-coordinate:

\[
2
=
\frac{4m+(-3)n}{m+n}
\]

\[
2m+2n=4m-3n
\]

\[
5n=2m
\]

\[
m:n=5:2
\]

Check with y-coordinate:

\[
-5
=
\frac{-9m+5n}{m+n}
\]

Substituting:
\[
m:n=5:2
\]

satisfies the equation.

Ratio:
\[
\boxed{5:2}
\]


Q.3 Find coordinates of point P on line joining
✓ Solution

A(1,2) and B(6,7) such that

\[
AP=\frac25 AB
\]

Then:
\[
AP:PB=2:3
\]

Using section formula:

\[
P
=
\left(
\frac{2(6)+3(1)}{5},
\frac{2(7)+3(2)}{5}
\right)
\]

\[
=
\left(
\frac{12+3}{5},
\frac{14+6}{5}
\right)
\]

\[
=
(3,4)
\]

Coordinates:
\[
\boxed{(3,4)}
\]


Q.4 Find points of trisection of line segment joining
✓ Solution

A(−5,6) and B(4,−3)

Points of trisection divide the segment in ratios:

  • \(1:2\)
  • \(2:1\)

First trisection point

\[
P
=
\left(
\frac{1(4)+2(-5)}{3},
\frac{1(-3)+2(6)}{3}
\right)
\]

\[
=
\left(
\frac{4-10}{3},
\frac{-3+12}{3}
\right)
\]

\[
=
(-2,3)
\]


Second trisection point

\[
Q
=
\left(
\frac{2(4)+1(-5)}{3},
\frac{2(-3)+1(6)}{3}
\right)
\]

\[
=
\left(
\frac{8-5}{3},
\frac{-6+6}{3}
\right)
\]

\[
=
(1,0)
\]

Points of trisection:
\[
\boxed{(-2,3)\ \text{and}\ (1,0)}
\]


Q.5 Line segment joining
✓ Solution

A(6,3) and B(−1,−4)
is doubled by adding half of AB to each end.

Find new endpoints.


Vector AB:

\[
B-A=(-1-6,-4-3)
\]

\[
=(-7,-7)
\]

Half of AB:

\[
\left(-\frac72,-\frac72\right)
\]


New point beyond A

\[
A'
=
\left(
6+\frac72,
3+\frac72
\right)
\]

\[
=
\left(
\frac{19}{2},
\frac{13}{2}
\right)
\]


New point beyond B

\[
B'
=
\left(
-1-\frac72,
-4-\frac72
\right)
\]

\[
=
\left(
-\frac92,
-\frac{15}{2}
\right)
\]

New endpoints:
\[
\boxed{
\left(\frac{19}{2},\frac{13}{2}\right)
\text{ and }
\left(-\frac92,-\frac{15}{2}\right)
}
\]


Q.6 Using section formula show that
✓ Solution

A(7,−5), B(9,−3), C(13,1)
are collinear.

Check whether B divides AC.

Suppose B divides AC in ratio \(m:n\).

Using x-coordinate:

\[
9
=
\frac{13m+7n}{m+n}
\]

\[
9m+9n=13m+7n
\]

\[
2n=4m
\]

\[
m:n=1:2
\]

Now y-coordinate:

\[
-3
=
\frac{1(1)+2(-5)}{3}
\]

\[
=
\frac{1-10}{3}
\]

\[
=-3
\]

Verified.

Therefore:
\[
\boxed{A,B,C\ \text{are collinear}}
\]


Q.7 A line segment AB is increased by 25% beyond B to C. Given A(−2,−3) and B(2,1), find the coordinates of C.

AB vector = B−A = (4,4). BC = (1/4)AB = (1,1). So C = B + BC = (2+1, 1+1) = (3,2).

Answer: (3,2).

Q.1 Find the centroid of the triangle
✓ Solution

(i)

Vertices:
\[
(2,-4),\ (-3,-7),\ (7,2)
\]

\[
G
=
\left(
\frac{2+(-3)+7}{3},
\frac{-4+(-7)+2}{3}
\right)
\]

\[
=
\left(
\frac{6}{3},
\frac{-9}{3}
\right)
\]

\[
=(2,-3)
\]

Centroid:
\[
\boxed{(2,-3)}
\]


(ii)

Vertices:
\[
(-5,-5),\ (1,-4),\ (-4,-2)
\]

\[
G
=
\left(
\frac{-5+1+(-4)}{3},
\frac{-5+(-4)+(-2)}{3}
\right)
\]

\[
=
\left(
\frac{-8}{3},
\frac{-11}{3}
\right)
\]

Centroid:
\[
\boxed{\left(-\frac83,-\frac{11}{3}\right)}
\]


Q.2 The centroid is (4,−2) and two vertices of a triangle are (3,−2) and (5,2). Find the third vertex.

Let third vertex be (x,y). ( (3+5+x)/3, (−2+2+y)/3 ) = (4,−2).

From x: (8+x)/3 = 4 ⇒ x = 4. From y: y/3 = −2 ⇒ y = −6. Third vertex = (4,−6).

Q.3 Find length of median through A
✓ Solution

Vertices:

  • \(A(-1,3)\)
  • \(B(1,-1)\)
  • \(C(5,1)\)

Median from A goes to midpoint of BC.


Midpoint of BC

\[
M
=
\left(
\frac{1+5}{2},
\frac{-1+1}{2}
\right)
\]

\[
=(3,0)
\]


Length AM

Using distance formula:

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\[
AM
=
\sqrt{(3+1)^2+(0-3)^2}
\]

\[
=
\sqrt{16+9}
\]

\[
=
5
\]

Length of median:
\[
\boxed{5}
\]


Q.4 Vertices are (1,2), (h,−3), (−4,k). The centroid is (5,−1). Find \(\sqrt{(h+k)^2+(h+3k)^2}\).

From centroid formulas: (1+h−4)/3 = 5 ⇒ h = 18. And (2−3+k)/3 = −1 ⇒ k = −2. Then (h+k) = 16 and (h+3k) = 12. So √(16^2+12^2) = √(256+144) = √400 = 20.

Answer: 20

Q.5 Orthocentre and centroid of a triangle are A(−3, 5) and B(3, 3) respectively. If C is the circumcentre and AC is a diameter of the circumcircle, find the radius of the circumcircle.

Solution.

On the Euler line the centroid G divides the line segment joining the orthocentre H and the circumcentre O in the ratio HG:GO = 2:1. Thus, if A is the orthocentre, B is the centroid and C is the circumcentre, then AB:BC = 2:1.

Distance AB = √[(3 − (−3))² + (3 − 5)²] = √[6² + (−2)²] = √(36+4) = √40 = 2√10.

So BC = AB/2 = (2√10)/2 = √10.

Then AC = AB + BC = 2√10 + √10 = 3√10. Since AC is a diameter, radius = AC/2 = (3√10)/2.

Answer: radius = 3√10 / 2.

Q.6 Triangle vertices: A(3,4), B(−2,−1), C(5,3). If G is the centroid and BDCG is a parallelogram, find D.

Centroid G = ((3−2+5)/3, (4−1+3)/3) = (2,2). For parallelogram BDCG, B+C = D+G ⇒ D = B+C−G = (−2,−1)+(5,3)−(2,2) = (1,0).

Answer: (1,0).

Q.7 The mid-points of the sides of a triangle are (3/2, 5), (7, −9/2) and (13/2, −13/2). Find the centroid of the triangle.

Centroid = average of the three mid-points: x = (3/2 + 7 + 13/2)/3 = 5, y = (5 − 9/2 − 13/2)/3 = −2.

Answer: (5, −2).


Ex 5.6Multiple Choice Questions20 questions

Validated & Corrected Answers


Q.1 If the y-coordinate of a point is zero, then the point always lies
✓ Solution

Points on x-axis have:
\[
y=0
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{(3)\ \text{on x-axis}}
\]


Q.2 The points (–5,2) and (2,–5) lie in
✓ Solution
  • \((-,+)\) → II quadrant
  • \((+,-)\) → IV quadrant

Answer:
\[
\boxed{(3)\ \text{II and IV quadrants respectively}}
\]


Q.3 Plotting O(0,0), A(3,−4), B(3,4), C(0,4)
✓ Solution

Observation:

  • One pair of opposite sides are parallel.

Figure formed:
\[
\boxed{(3)\ \text{Trapezium}}
\]


Q.4 Which of the following points lie in the fourth quadrant? Q(3,−4) and R(1,−1).

Fourth quadrant points have coordinates (+, −). Both Q(3,−4) and R(1,−1) have positive x and negative y, so both lie in the fourth quadrant.

Answer: Q and R.

Q.5 Point whose ordinate is 4 and lies on y-axis
✓ Solution
  • Ordinate = y-coordinate = 4
  • Point on y-axis has x-coordinate = 0

Point:
\[
\boxed{(2)\ (0,4)}
\]


Q.6 Distance between (2,3) and (1,4)
✓ Solution

Using distance formula:

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\[
d
=
\sqrt{(1-2)^2+(4-3)^2}
\]

\[
=
\sqrt{1+1}
\]

\[
=
\sqrt2
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{(4)\ \sqrt2}
\]


Q.7 If A(2,0), B(−6,0), C(3,a−3) lie on x-axis, find a
✓ Solution

Points on x-axis have:
\[
y=0
\]

Thus:
\[
a-3=0
\]

\[
a=3
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{(3)\ 3}
\]


Q.8 If \((x+2,4)=(5,y-2)\)
✓ Solution

Equal ordered pairs have equal coordinates.

\[
x+2=5
\]

\[
x=3
\]

\[
y-2=4
\]

\[
y=6
\]

Coordinates:
\[
\boxed{(3)\ (3,6)}
\]


Q.9 If \(Q_1,Q_2,Q_3,Q_4\) are quadrants, then \(Q_2\cap Q_3\)
✓ Solution

Quadrants do not overlap.

Answer:
\[
\boxed{(3)\ \text{Null set}}
\]


Q.10 Distance between (5,−1) and origin
✓ Solution

\[
d
=
\sqrt{5^2+(-1)^2}
\]

\[
=
\sqrt{25+1}
\]

\[
=
\sqrt{26}
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{(3)\ \sqrt{26}}
\]


Q.11 Point dividing P(2,4) and Q(5,7) internally in ratio 2:1
✓ Solution

Using section formula:

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\[
C
=
\left(
\frac{2(5)+1(2)}{3},
\frac{2(7)+1(4)}{3}
\right)
\]

\[
=
\left(
4,6
\right)
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{(4)\ (4,6)}
\]


Q.12 If \(P\left(\frac a3,\frac b2\right)\) is midpoint of A(−4,3) and B(−2,4)
✓ Solution

Midpoint:

\[
\left(
\frac{-4+(-2)}{2},
\frac{3+4}{2}
\right)
=
\left(
-3,\frac72
\right)
\]

Thus:

\[
\frac a3=-3
\Rightarrow a=-9
\]

\[
\frac b2=\frac72
\Rightarrow b=7
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{(1)\ (-9,7)}
\]


Q.13 Ratio in which Q(1,6) divides P(2,7) and R(−2,3)
✓ Solution

Let ratio be:
\[
m:n
\]

Using section formula:

\[
1
=
\frac{-2m+2n}{m+n}
\]

\[
m+n=-2m+2n
\]

\[
3m=n
\]

Thus:
\[
m:n=1:3
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{(3)\ 1:3}
\]


Q.14 One end of diameter is (3,4) and centre is (−3,2)
✓ Solution

Let other end be:
\[
(x,y)
\]

Using midpoint formula:

\[
\left(
\frac{3+x}{2},
\frac{4+y}{2}
\right)
=
(-3,2)
\]

Solving:

\[
x=-9,\quad y=0
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{(4)\ (-9,0)}
\]


Q.15 Ratio in which x-axis divides line joining
✓ Solution

\[
A(a_1,b_1),\quad B(a_2,b_2)
\]

Point on x-axis has y-coordinate zero.

Using section formula:

\[
0
=
\frac{mb_2+nb_1}{m+n}
\]

\[
mb_2=-nb_1
\]

\[
m:n=-b_1:b_2
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{(2)\ -b_1:b_2}
\]


Q.16 Ratio in which x-axis divides joining points (6,4) and (1,−7)
✓ Solution

Using:
\[
-b_1:b_2
\]

\[
-4:-7
=
4:7
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{(3)\ 4:7}
\]


Q.17 The mid-points of the sides of a triangle are (3,4), (1,1) and (2,−3). Find the vertices of the triangle.

If mid-points are M1(3,4), M2(1,1), M3(2,−3), vertices are obtained by sums: (M1+M2−M3)=(3+1−2,4+1−(−3))=(2,8); (M1+M3−M2)=(3+2−1,4−3−1)=(4,0); (M2+M3−M1)=(1+2−3,1−3−4)=(0,−6). Thus vertices: (0,−6), (4,0), (2,8).

Q.18 Midpoint of joining
✓ Solution

\[
(-a,2b)\quad \text{and}\quad (-3a,-4b)
\]

\[
M
=
\left(
\frac{-a-3a}{2},
\frac{2b-4b}{2}
\right)
\]

\[
=
(-2a,-b)
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{(2)\ (-2a,-b)}
\]


Q.19 Ratio in which y-axis divides joining points
✓ Solution

\[
(-5,1)\quad \text{and}\quad (2,3)
\]

For y-axis:
\[
x=0
\]

Using section formula:

\[
0
=
\frac{2m-5n}{m+n}
\]

\[
2m=5n
\]

\[
m:n=5:2
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{(4)\ 5:2}
\]


Q.20 Vertices of a parallelogram are (1,−2), (3,6), (x,10) and (3,2). Find x.

Diagonals bisect each other. Midpoint of BD = ((3+3)/2, (6+2)/2) = (3,4). Midpoint of AC = ((1+x)/2, (−2+10)/2) = ((1+x)/2, 4). Equate x: (1+x)/2 = 3 ⇒ 1+x = 6 ⇒ x = 5.

Answer: 5.


Ex 6.2Trigonometric Ratios of Some Special Angles4 questions

Validated & Corrected Answers


# Special Trigonometric Values

| Angle | sin | cos | tan |
|---|---|---|---|
| \(0^\circ\) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| \(30^\circ\) | \(\frac12\) | \(\frac{\sqrt3}{2}\) | \(\frac1{\sqrt3}\) |
| \(45^\circ\) | \(\frac1{\sqrt2}\) | \(\frac1{\sqrt2}\) | 1 |
| \(60^\circ\) | \(\frac{\sqrt3}{2}\) | \(\frac12\) | \(\sqrt3\) |
| \(90^\circ\) | 1 | 0 | Not defined |


Q.1 Verify the following equalities
✓ Solution

(i)

\[
\sin^2 60^\circ+\cos^2 60^\circ=1
\]

Substituting values:

\[
\left(\frac{\sqrt3}{2}\right)^2+\left(\frac12\right)^2
\]

\[
=\frac34+\frac14
\]

\[
=1
\]

Verified.


(ii)

\[
1+\tan^2 30^\circ=\sec^2 30^\circ
\]

LHS:

\[
1+\left(\frac1{\sqrt3}\right)^2
\]

\[
=1+\frac13
\]

\[
=\frac43
\]

RHS:

\[
\sec30^\circ=\frac{2}{\sqrt3}
\]

\[
\sec^2 30^\circ
=
\left(\frac2{\sqrt3}\right)^2
=
\frac43
\]

Thus:

\[
\text{LHS}=\text{RHS}
\]

Verified.


(iii)

Verify:
\[
\cos90^\circ
=
1-2\sin^2 45^\circ
=
2\cos^2 45^\circ-1
\]

First:

\[
\cos90^\circ=0
\]

Now:

\[
1-2\left(\frac1{\sqrt2}\right)^2
\]

\[
=1-2\left(\frac12\right)
\]

\[
=1-1
\]

\[
=0
\]

Next:

\[
2\left(\frac1{\sqrt2}\right)^2-1
\]

\[
=2\left(\frac12\right)-1
\]

\[
=1-1
\]

\[
=0
\]

All are equal.

Verified.


(iv)

\[
\sin30^\circ\cos60^\circ+\cos30^\circ\sin60^\circ
=
\sin90^\circ
\]

LHS:

\[
\left(\frac12\right)\left(\frac12\right)
+
\left(\frac{\sqrt3}{2}\right)\left(\frac{\sqrt3}{2}\right)
\]

\[
=
\frac14+\frac34
\]

\[
=1
\]

RHS:

\[
\sin90^\circ=1
\]

Thus:
\[
\text{LHS}=\text{RHS}
\]

Verified.


Q.2 Find the values of: (i) sin45°·cos45° + sin60°·cos30°, (ii) (sin90°+cos60°+cos45°)(sin30°+cos0°−cos45°), (iii) sin^2 30° − 2 cos^3 60° + 3 tan^4 45°.

(i) sin45·cos45 + sin60·cos30 = (1/2)+(3/4) = 5/4.

(ii) (1+1/2+1/√2)(1/2+1−1/√2) = (3/2)^2 − (1/√2)^2 = 9/4 − 1/2 = 7/4.

(iii) (1/4) − 2(1/8) + 3(1) = 1/4 − 1/4 + 3 = 3.

Q.3 Verify that cos 3A = 4 cos^3 A − 3 cos A when A = 30°.

For A = 30°, LHS = cos 90° = 0. RHS = 4(√3/2)^3 − 3(√3/2) = (3√3/2) − (3√3/2) = 0. Hence LHS = RHS.

Verified.

Q.4 Find the value of
✓ Solution

\[
8\sin2x\cos4x\sin6x
\]
when
\[
x=15^\circ
\]

Substitute:
\[
2x=30^\circ,\quad 4x=60^\circ,\quad 6x=90^\circ
\]

Expression becomes:

\[
8\sin30^\circ\cos60^\circ\sin90^\circ
\]

\[
=
8\left(\frac12\right)\left(\frac12\right)(1)
\]

\[
=
8\times\frac14
\]

\[
=2
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{2}
\]



Ex 6.3Trigonometric Ratios for Complementary Angles1 questions

Validated & Corrected Answers


# Complementary Angle Identities

For complementary angles:

\[
\sin(90^\circ-\theta)=\cos\theta
\]

\[
\cos(90^\circ-\theta)=\sin\theta
\]

\[
\tan(90^\circ-\theta)=\cot\theta
\]

\[
\cot(90^\circ-\theta)=\tan\theta
\]

\[
\sec(90^\circ-\theta)=\cosec\theta
\]

\[
\cosec(90^\circ-\theta)=\sec\theta
\]


Q.1 Find the values: (i) sin60°·cos30° + cos60°·sin30°, (ii) sin(90°−30°), (iii) cos(90°−45°), (iv) tan(90°−60°), (v) sec(90°−30°), (vi) cosec(90°−60°).

(i) = sin(60+30) = sin90 = 1.

(ii) = cos30 = √3/2.

(iii) = sin45 = 1/√2.

(iv) = cot60 = 1/√3.

(v) = cosec30 = 2.

(vi) = sec60 = 2.


Ex 6.4Trigonometric Tables and Applications16 questions

Validated & Corrected Answers


Q.1 Find the following trigonometric table values: (i) sin 49°, (ii) cos 74°39', (iii) tan 54°26', (iv) sin 21°21', (v) cos 33°53', (vi) tan 70°17'.

(i) sin49° ≈ 0.7547.

(ii) cos74°39' ≈ 0.2647.

(iii) tan54°26' ≈ 1.4010.

(iv) sin21°21' ≈ 0.3642.

(v) cos33°53' ≈ 0.8300.

(vi) tan70°17' ≈ 2.7948.

Q.2 Find the value of \(\theta\)
✓ Solution

(i)

\[
\sin\theta=0.9975
\]

From trigonometric tables:

\[
\theta \approx 86^\circ
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{86^\circ}
\]


(ii)

\[
\cos\theta=0.6763
\]

\[
\theta \approx 47^\circ25'
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{47^\circ25'}
\]


(iii)

\[
\tan\theta=0.0720
\]

\[
\theta \approx 4^\circ07'
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{4^\circ07'}
\]


(iv)

\[
\cos\theta=0.0410
\]

\[
\theta \approx 87^\circ39'
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{87^\circ39'}
\]


(v)

\[
\tan\theta=7.5958
\]

\[
\theta \approx 82^\circ30'
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{82^\circ30'}
\]


Q.3 Find the value of the following: (i) sin 65°39' + cos 24°57' + tan 10°10' (ii) tan 70°58' + cos 15°26' − sin 84°59'

Using trigonometric tables (values rounded to 4 decimal places):

(i) sin 65°39' ≈ 0.9115, cos 24°57' ≈ 0.9067, tan 10°10' ≈ 0.1794

Sum = 0.9115 + 0.9067 + 0.1794 = 1.9976

Answer: 1.9976


(ii) tan 70°58' ≈ 2.9042, cos 15°26' ≈ 0.9639, sin 84°59' ≈ 0.9962

Value = 2.9042 + 0.9639 − 0.9962 = 2.8719

Answer: 2.8719

Q.4 Find the area of a right triangle whose hypotenuse is 10 cm and one acute angle is \(24^\circ24'\)
✓ Solution

Given:

  • Hypotenuse:

\[
10\text{ cm}
\]

  • Angle:

\[
24^\circ24'
\]

Let perpendicular be \(p\) and base be \(b\).

Using:

\[
p=10\sin24^\circ24'
\]

\[
p\approx10(0.4131)
\]

\[
p\approx4.131
\]

Similarly:

\[
b=10\cos24^\circ24'
\]

\[
b\approx10(0.9107)
\]

\[
b\approx9.107
\]

Area:

\[
\text{Area}
=
\frac12\times p\times b
\]

\[
=
\frac12(4.131)(9.107)
\]

\[
\approx18.81
\]

Area:
\[
\boxed{18.81\text{ cm}^2}
\]


Q.5 Find the angle made by a ladder of length 5 m with the ground, if one end is 4 m away from the wall.
✓ Solution

Given:

  • Ladder length = hypotenuse = 5 m
  • Distance from wall = adjacent side = 4 m

Let angle with ground be \(\theta\).

Using:

\[
\cos\theta=\frac45
\]

\[
\theta=\cos^{-1}\left(\frac45\right)
\]

\[
\theta\approx36^\circ52'
\]

Angle:
\[
\boxed{36^\circ52'}
\]


Q.6 Height of tree problem
✓ Solution

Given:

  • Distance from tree:

\[
60\text{ m}
\]

  • Angle of elevation:

\[
42^\circ
\]

Let height of tree be \(h\).

Using:

\[
\tan42^\circ=\frac{h}{60}
\]

\[
h=60\tan42^\circ
\]

Using tables:

\[
\tan42^\circ\approx0.9004
\]

\[
h\approx60(0.9004)
\]

\[
h\approx54.02
\]

Height of tree:
\[
\boxed{54.02\text{ m}}
\]

---# Exercise 6.5 – Multiple Choice Questions

Trigonometry – Validated & Corrected Answers


Q.1 If sin 30° = x and cos 60° = y, find x^2 + y^2.

sin 30° = 1/2, cos 60° = 1/2

x^2 + y^2 = (1/2)^2 + (1/2)^2 = 1/4 + 1/4 = 1/2

Answer: 1/2

Q.2 If tan θ = cot 37°, find θ.

Use cot A = tan(90° − A).

tan θ = cot 37° = tan(90° − 37°) = tan 53° ⇒ θ = 53°

Answer: 53°

Q.3 Find the value of tan 72° · tan 18°.

Note 72° = 90° − 18°, so tan 72° = cot 18°.

tan 72° · tan 18° = cot 18° · tan 18° = 1

Answer: 1

Q.4 Find the value of (2 tan 30°) / (1 − tan^2 30°).

Use the double-angle identity: (2 tan A)/(1 − tan^2 A) = tan 2A.

Here A = 30°, so value = tan 60°.

Answer: tan 60°

Q.5 If 2 sin 2θ = √3, find θ.

sin 2θ = √3 / 2 = sin 60°

So 2θ = 60° ⇒ θ = 30°

Answer: 30°

Q.6 Find the value of
✓ Solution

\[
3\sin70^\circ\sec20^\circ
+
2\sin49^\circ\sec51^\circ
\]

Using:
\[
\sec A=\frac1{\cos A}
\]

and
\[
\sin70^\circ=\cos20^\circ
\]

Thus:

\[
3\left(\frac{\cos20^\circ}{\cos20^\circ}\right)
+
2\left(\frac{\sin49^\circ}{\cos51^\circ}\right)
\]

The first term becomes:

\[
3\sin70^\circ\sec20^\circ=3
\]

But \(\sin49^\circ\) and \(\cos51^\circ\) are not complementary equal values, so the second term does not simplify to \(2\).

\[
2\sin49^\circ\sec51^\circ
=
2\left(\frac{\sin49^\circ}{\cos51^\circ}\right)
\]

\[
\approx 2\left(\frac{0.7547}{0.6293}\right)
=
2.398
\]

Therefore:

\[
3\sin70^\circ\sec20^\circ+2\sin49^\circ\sec51^\circ
\approx
5.398
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{\approx 5.398}
\]


Q.7 Find the value of (1 − tan^2 45°) / (1 + tan^2 45°).

tan 45° = 1

Expression = (1 − 1)/(1 + 1) = 0/2 = 0

Answer: 0

Q.8 Find the value of cosec(70° + θ) − sec(20° − θ) + tan(65° + θ) − cot(25° − θ).

Use complementary identities: cosec(70° + θ) = cosec[90° − (20° − θ)] = sec(20° − θ), and tan(65° + θ) = cot(25° − θ).

Thus terms cancel pairwise, giving 0.

Answer: 0

Q.9 Find the value of tan 1° · tan 2° · tan 3° · … · tan 89°.

Pair tan A with tan(90° − A): tan A · tan(90° − A) = tan A · cot A = 1. All pairs give 1, and tan 45° = 1 as the middle term.

Product = 1

Answer: 1

Q.10 Given sin α = 1/2 and cos β = 1/2, find α + β.

sin α = 1/2 ⇒ α = 30° (principal value). cos β = 1/2 ⇒ β = 60° (principal value).

α + β = 30° + 60° = 90°

Answer: 90°


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Grade 9
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