Description : The two vertices of a triangle are (2, –1), (3, 2) and the third vertex lies on the line x + y = 5. The area of the triangle is 4 units. -Maths 9th
Last Answer : (c) (5, 0) or (1, 4) Let the third vertex of the triangle be P(a, b). Since it lies on the line x + y = 5, a + b = 5 ...(i) Also, given area of triangle formed by the points (2, -1), (3, 2) and (a, b) = 4 ... b) - (-3a + b) = 5 + 15⇒ 4a = 20 ⇒ a = 5 ⇒ b = 0. ∴ The points are (1, 4) and (5, 0).