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The length of the altitude throguh A of the triangle ABCwhere A(-3,0), B(4,-1),C(5,2) is 22k then k= 

a
10
b
5
c
10
d
5

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Equation of the line joining the points B and C is y-y1=m(x-x1) y+1=3(x-4)⇒y+1=3x-12⇒3x-y-13=0  The length of the altitude from A to the line BC is the pependicular distance from A to the line BC it is equal to ax1+by1+ca2+b2=3-3-10-139+1=2210Comparing the altitude length with 22k, k =10

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