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MHT CET · Maths · Straight Lines

The straight line, \(2 x-3 y+17=0\) is perpendicular to the line passing through the points \((7,17)\) and \((15, \beta)\), then \(\beta\) equals

  1. A 5
  2. B \(\frac{35}{3}\)
  3. C \(-\frac{35}{3}\)
  4. D -5
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Correct Answer

(A) 5

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Detailed explanation

Slope of \(2 x-3 y+17=0\) is \(\frac{2}{3}\)
Slope of line joining points \((7,17)\) and \((15, \beta)\) is
\(\frac{\beta-17}{15-7}=\frac{\beta-17}{8}\)
Since, lines are perpendicular
\(\begin{aligned}
& \frac{2}{3} \times \cdot \frac{\beta-17}{8}=-1 \\
& \Rightarrow \beta-17=-12 \quad \Rightarrow \beta=5
\end{aligned}\)