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The point P is equidistant from A(1,3),B(-3,5) and C(5,-1), then PA is equal to


A

5

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B

55

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C

25

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D

510

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Solution

The correct option is D

510


Compute the required value:

Let the coordinates of point P is x,y.

Given: Point P is equidistant from A(1,3),B(-3,5) and C(5,-1).

The perpendicular bisector of AB is given by,

2x(x1-x2)+2y(y1-y2)=x12+y12-x22+y22

⇒2x(1+3)+2y3-5=(1+9)-9+25

⇒ 8x-4y=-24

⇒ 2x-y=-6……………..1

The perpendicular bisector of AC is given by,

2x(x1-x2)+2y(y1-y2)=x12+y12-x22+y22

⇒ 2x1-5+2y(3+1)=(1+9)-(25+1)

⇒ -8x+8y=-16

⇒ x-y=2………..….2

Subtract equation 1 and 2,

2x-y-x+y=-6-2

⇒ x=-8

Substitute the value of x in equation 1,

2(-8)-y=-6⇒y=-10

Therefore, the coordinates of point P is -8,-10.

Hence, PA=1+82+3+102

⇒ PA=81+169

⇒ PA=250

⇒ PA=510

Hence optionD is the correct option.


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