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WBJEE · Maths · Straight Lines

If a straight line passes through the point \((\alpha, \beta)\) and the portion of the line intercepted between the axes is divided equally at that point, then \(\frac{x}{a}+\frac{y}{\beta}\) is

  1. A 0
  2. B 1
  3. C 2
  4. D 4
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(C) 2

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Let the line be \(A B=\frac{x}{a}+\frac{y}{b}=1\) \(\ldots(0\) \(\therefore\) The coordinates of \(A\) and \(B\) are respectively \((a, 0)\) and \((0, b)\) Since, \((\alpha, \beta)\) is the mid-point of \(A B\)…