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A square is constructed on the portion of the line x + y = 5 which is intercepted between the axes, on the side of the line away from origin. The equations to the diagonals of the square are

a
x = 5, y = –5
b
x = 5, y = 5
c
x = –5, y = 5
d
x – y = 5, x – y = –5

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Clearly, the equations of the two diagonals are x = 5 and y = 5.

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