Prove that through a given point, we can draw only one perpendicular to a given line. -Maths 9th

Prove that through a given point, we can draw only one perpendicular to a given line. -Maths 9th
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If a line segment joining mid-points of two chords of a circle passes through the centre of the circle, prove that the two chords are parallel. -Maths 9th

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If a line segment joining mid-points of two chords of a circle passes through the centre of the circle, prove that the two chords are parallel. -Maths 9th

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The line x – 4y = 6 is the perpendicular bisector of the segment AB and the co-ordinates of B are (1, 3). Find the co-ordinates of A. -Maths 9th

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If p be the length of the perpendicular from the origin on the straight line ax + by = p and b -Maths 9th

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Last Answer : (d) \(rac{17}{\sqrt{13}};\) 17 sq. unitsEquation of line BC : y - 7 = \(rac{1-7}{5-1}(x-1)\)⇒ y - 7 = \(rac{-6}{4}(x-1)\)⇒ 2 (y - 7) = -3 (x - 1) ⇒ 2y - 14 = -3x + 3 ⇒ 3x + 2y - 17 = 0. ∴ ... \) = \(2\sqrt{13}\)∴ Required area = \(rac{1}{2}\) x \(rac{17}{\sqrt{13}}\) x \(2\sqrt{13}\) = 17 sq. units.

The acute angle which the perpendicular from the origin on the line 7x –3y = 4 makes with the x-axis is: -Maths 9th

Description : The acute angle which the perpendicular from the origin on the line 7x –3y = 4 makes with the x-axis is: -Maths 9th

Last Answer : (c) negativeAs the line from the origin is perpendicular to the line 7x - 3y = 4, so its slope = \(rac{-1}{ ext{slope of }\,7x-3y=4}\)Slope of 7x - 3y - 4 = \(rac{7}{3}\)∴ Slope of line from origin = \(rac{-1} ... of x-axis⇒ θ = tan-1 \(\big(rac{-3}{7}\big)\) = - tan-1 \(\big(rac{3}{7}\big)\)

Draw a line segment QR = 5 cm. Construct perpendiculars at point Q and R to it. -Maths 9th

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Last Answer : 1.Draw a line segment QR = 5 cm. 2.With Q as centre, construct an angle of 90° and let this line through Q is QX. 3. With R as centre, construct an angle of 90° and let this line through R is RY. Yes, the perpendicular lines QX and- RY are parallel.

Draw a line segment QR = 5 cm. Construct perpendiculars at point Q and R to it. -Maths 9th

Description : Draw a line segment QR = 5 cm. Construct perpendiculars at point Q and R to it. -Maths 9th

Last Answer : 1.Draw a line segment QR = 5 cm. 2.With Q as centre, construct an angle of 90° and let this line through Q is QX. 3. With R as centre, construct an angle of 90° and let this line through R is RY. Yes, the perpendicular lines QX and- RY are parallel.

If the perpendicular distance of a point P from the X-axis is 5 units and the foot of the perpendicular lies on the negative direction of X-axis, then the point P has -Maths 9th

Description : If the perpendicular distance of a point P from the X-axis is 5 units and the foot of the perpendicular lies on the negative direction of X-axis, then the point P has -Maths 9th

Last Answer : (d) We know that, the perpendicular distance of a point from the X-axis gives y-coordinate of that point. Here, foot of perpendicular lies on the negative direction of X-axis, so perpendicular distance can be measure in II quadrant or III quadrant. Hence, the point P has y-coordinate = 5 or -5.

The perpendicular distance of the point P(3, 4) from the Y-axis is -Maths 9th

Description : The perpendicular distance of the point P(3, 4) from the Y-axis is -Maths 9th

Last Answer : (a) We know that, abscissa or the x-coordinate of a point is its perpendicular distance from the Y-axis. So, perpendicular distance of the point P(3, 4)from Y-axis = Abscissa = 3.