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KCET · Maths · Straight Lines

The foot of the perpendicular from the point \((2,4)\) upon \(x+y=4\) is

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

(C) \((1,3)\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

The equation of line perpendicular to \(x+y=4\) is \(\mathrm{y}-\mathrm{x}=\lambda\).
Also, it passes through \((2,4)\).
\[
\begin{array}{lr}
\therefore & 4-2=\lambda \\
\Rightarrow & \lambda=2 \\
\therefore & \text { Perpendicular line is } \\
& y-x=2
\end{array}
\]
The point of intersection of these lines are \((1,3)\).