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AP EAMCET · Maths · Straight Lines

The equation of the base of an equilateral triangle is x+y=2 and one vertex is (2,-1), then the length of the side of the triangle is

  1. A 3/2/2/3
  2. B 2
  3. C 2/3
  4. D 3/2
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(C) 2/3

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Let, ∆ABC, be the triangle, with side BC as x+y=2, and vertex A as 2, -1. The length of perpendicular from the point x1, y1 to the line ax+by+c=0 is ax1+by1+ca2+b2. Hence, the length of altitude AM=2-1-212+12 ⇒AM=12. We know that, in an equilateral…