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COMEDK · Maths · 19. Properties of Triangles

The sides of a triangle are \(x=2, y+1=0\) and \(x+2 y=4\). Its circumcentre is

  1. A \((4,0)\)
  2. B \((2,-1)\)
  3. C \((0,4)\)
  4. D \((2,3)\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \((4,0)\)

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The vertices are \((2,-1),(6,-1),(2,1)\) forming a right angled triangle. Circumcentre is the mid-point of the hypotenuse, i.e., \(\quad\left(\frac{6+2}{2}, \frac{1-1}{2}\right)=(4,0)\)