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WBJEE · Maths · Straight Lines

The co-ordinates of the foot of the perpendicular from \((0,0)\) upon the line \(x+y=2\) are

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

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Hints : Let \(\mathrm{P}\) be the foot of the perpendicular. P lies on a line perpendicular to \(x+y=2\). \(\therefore\) Equation of the line on which P lies is of the form : \(x-y+k=0\) But this line passes through \((0,0)\). \[ \therefore k=0 \] Hence, co-ordinates of P may be…