Question
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The lines x=ay+b , and
,
are perpendicular to each other, if
A
aa′+cc′=1
B
aa′+cc′=−1
C
ac+a′c′=1
D
ac+a′c′=−1
Answer
aa′+cc′=−1
Explanation
Solution
We have, x=ay+b, z=cy+d
ax−b=y, cz−d=y
⇒ ax−b=1y−0=cz−d ……(i)
and x=a′y+b′, z=c′y+d′
a′x−b′=y, c′z−d′=y
⇒ a′x−b′=1y−0=c′z−d′ ……(ii)
∵ Given, lines (i) and (ii) are perpendicular
∴ a(a′)+1(1)+c(c′)=0, aa′+cc′=−1