Math Problem Statement

Given three points A(3, 6), B(6, 3), and C(2, 1) in a rectangular coordinate system, determine if lines AB and AC are perpendicular. Additionally, for what value of parameter q does the line 2x - 4y + q = 0 pass through the point (2, 3)?

Solution

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The question asks if the lines ABAB and ACAC are perpendicular, where the points are given as:

  • A(3,6)A(3, 6),
  • B(6,3)B(6, 3),
  • C(2,1)C(2, 1).

To determine if the lines are perpendicular, we calculate the slopes of the lines ABAB and ACAC and check if their product equals 1-1.

  1. Slope of ABAB: The slope of a line between two points (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) is given by: m=y2y1x2x1.m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}. For A(3,6)A(3, 6) and B(6,3)B(6, 3): mAB=3663=33=1.m_{AB} = \frac{3 - 6}{6 - 3} = \frac{-3}{3} = -1.

  2. Slope of ACAC: Using A(3,6)A(3, 6) and C(2,1)C(2, 1): mAC=1623=51=5.m_{AC} = \frac{1 - 6}{2 - 3} = \frac{-5}{-1} = 5.

  3. Checking perpendicularity: Two lines are perpendicular if the product of their slopes is 1-1. For ABAB and ACAC: mABmAC=(1)5=5.m_{AB} \cdot m_{AC} = (-1) \cdot 5 = -5. Since the product is not 1-1, the lines are not perpendicular.

Answer for Image 1: Неверно (False)


Image 2:

The question asks for the value of qq such that the line 2x4y+q=02x - 4y + q = 0 passes through the point (2,3)(2, 3).

  1. Substitute x=2x = 2 and y=3y = 3 into the equation: 2(2)4(3)+q=0.2(2) - 4(3) + q = 0.

  2. Simplify the equation: 412+q=0.4 - 12 + q = 0.

  3. Solve for qq: q=124=8.q = 12 - 4 = 8.

Answer for Image 2: q=8q = 8


Let me know if you'd like more details or further explanation on these solutions. Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. How do we determine if three points lie on the same line?
  2. What is the general formula for the equation of a line passing through two points?
  3. Can two perpendicular lines have the same y-intercept? Why or why not?
  4. How do we find the distance between a point and a line in the coordinate plane?
  5. What is the geometric interpretation of the slope in terms of angle with the x-axis?

Tip: Always verify perpendicularity by calculating slopes carefully and ensuring their product is exactly 1-1.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Analytic Geometry
Slopes of Lines
Equations of Lines

Formulas

Slope of a line: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Perpendicular lines condition: m1 * m2 = -1
Line equation with parameter: ax + by + c = 0

Theorems

Slopes and Perpendicularity Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10