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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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