Math Problem Statement

The equation of the straight line L_1 is 5x + y - 2 = 0. The straight line L_2 cuts the y-axis at M(0, 1) and L_2 is parallel to L_1. P is a point lying on L_2 such that MP = NP, where the coordinates of N are (6, 5). (a) Find the equation of line L_2. (b) Find the coordinates of P. (c) Is ΔMNP a right-angled triangle? Explain your answer.

Solution

The problem you've provided appears to involve two lines and the geometric relationships between them. Here's the breakdown of the question:

  1. Given Information:

    • Line L1L_1 has the equation 5x+y2=05x + y - 2 = 0.
    • Line L2L_2 cuts the y-axis at M(0,1)M(0, 1) and is parallel to L1L_1.
    • Point PP lies on L2L_2 such that MP=NPMP = NP, where NN has coordinates (6,5)(6, 5).
  2. Part (a):

    • You are asked to find the equation of line L2L_2.
  3. Part (b):

    • You are asked to find the coordinates of point PP.
  4. Part (c):

    • You are asked whether MNP\triangle MNP is a right-angled triangle and to explain your answer.

Step-by-Step Solution:

(a) Find the equation of L2L_2

Since L2L_2 is parallel to L1L_1, it will have the same slope. First, we determine the slope of L1L_1. The equation of L1L_1 is in the form: 5x+y2=0y=5x+2.5x + y - 2 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad y = -5x + 2. So, the slope of L1L_1 is 5-5.

Since L2L_2 is parallel to L1L_1, it will also have a slope of 5-5. The y-intercept of L2L_2 is given as M(0,1)M(0, 1), so the equation of L2L_2 is: y=5x+1.y = -5x + 1.

(b) Find the coordinates of PP

We are told that MP=NPMP = NP, which means point PP is equidistant from M(0,1)M(0, 1) and N(6,5)N(6, 5).

To find PP, we use the midpoint formula. The midpoint of M(0,1)M(0, 1) and N(6,5)N(6, 5) will lie on L2L_2. The midpoint PP is calculated as: P=(0+62,1+52)=(3,3).P = \left( \frac{0 + 6}{2}, \frac{1 + 5}{2} \right) = (3, 3). So, the coordinates of PP are (3,3)(3, 3).

(c) Is MNP\triangle MNP a right-angled triangle?

To check if MNP\triangle MNP is a right-angled triangle, we need to see if the angle between any two sides is 9090^\circ. This can be done by checking if the slopes of two sides are perpendicular (i.e., the product of the slopes is 1-1).

  • Slope of MNMN (between M(0,1)M(0, 1) and N(6,5)N(6, 5)): slope of MN=5160=46=23.\text{slope of } MN = \frac{5 - 1}{6 - 0} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}.

  • Slope of MPMP (between M(0,1)M(0, 1) and P(3,3)P(3, 3)): slope of MP=3130=23.\text{slope of } MP = \frac{3 - 1}{3 - 0} = \frac{2}{3}.

Since the slopes of MNMN and MPMP are the same, the angle between these two sides is not 9090^\circ. Therefore, MNP\triangle MNP is not a right-angled triangle.


Would you like further clarification or more details on any part of the solution?

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  1. How do you find the distance between two points?
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  3. Can the slopes of two lines help in identifying different types of triangles?
  4. How can you determine if a triangle is isosceles based on point coordinates?
  5. What are some other methods to confirm that a triangle is right-angled?

Tip: The product of slopes for two perpendicular lines is always 1-1.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Geometry
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Slope formula
Midpoint formula
Condition for right-angled triangle (perpendicular slopes)

Theorems

If two lines are parallel, they have equal slopes.
A triangle is right-angled if the product of the slopes of two sides is -1.

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 10-12