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If the first point of trisection of AB is t, 2t and the ends A, B moves on x and y axis respectively, then locus of midpoint of AB is

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a

x=y

b

2x=y

c

4x=y

d

x=4y

answer is C.

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let xa+yb=1 be line which Cuts x-axis at A=(a, 0), y-axis at B=(0, b)

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Let P=(x, y) be locus of mid point of AB

(x, y)=a2, b2 a=2x, b=2y   -(1)

Given that (t, 2t) is first point of trisection of  AB

(t, 2t)=0+2a3, b+03 t=2a3, 2t=b3 2a=3t, t=b6 2a=3b6 2(2x)=12(2y)    from (1) 4x=y

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