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Question: The equation of a line through the point (1, 2) whose distance from the point (3, 1) has the greates...

The equation of a line through the point (1, 2) whose distance from the point (3, 1) has the greatest possible value is-

A

x + 2y = 3

B

y = 2x

C

y = x + 1

D

x + 2y = 5

Answer

y = 2x

Explanation

Solution

Line at greatest distance from (3, 1) points will be perpendicular to line joining given two points (1, 2) and

(3, 1).