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QJEEM19Ma43eb: JEE Main 2019 Mathematics - Class 11 JEEM19Ma43eb Solution: A rectangle is inscribed in a circle with a diameter lying…
A rectangle is inscribed in a circle with a diameter lying along the line 3y = x + 7. If the two adjacent vertices of the rectangle are (–8, 5) and (6, 5), then the area of the rectangle (in sq. units) is :
Multiple Choice Options
- A 72
- B 84
- C 56
- D 98
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Distance beetween point A and B is = 14 unit
As y coordinate of point A(-8, 5) and B(6, 5) are same. So line AB is parallel to the x axis.
Point O is the center of the circle and OP is the perpendicular to the line AB. And P is the mis point of line AB.
Point P = = (-1, 5)
As OP is perpendicular to the line AB and AB is parallel to the x axis then OP is parallel to the y axis. So x coordinate of line OP is constant.
x coordinate of O = -1
And point O is lies on the line 3y = x + 7
3y = -1 + 7
y = 2
Center O = (-1, 2)
OP = 3
Then BC = 2OP = 6
Area of rectangle = (AB)(BC)
= 14 6
= 84