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Equation of line in Straight lines
Question

A(3,2),B(2,5) be two points. If the point P (O, K) on y - axis, such that |PAPB| is greatest, then K15 is equal to

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Solution

A and B are on opposite sides of y - axis. Reflection of A (-3, 2) is y - axis is A'=(3,2) so that A',B will be on the same side of P
Equation of A'B is   y2=3(x3)y2=3x+9

3x+y=11
This meets y - axis at Q (0, 11)
Q is requried position of P so that k = 11

k15=105=2

(Since difference of two sides of a triangle is smaller than the thrid side)
Note: We know that |PAPB| will be greatest is P lies on the line containing A and B, rather A and B must lie on the same side of P.

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