JEE Main2026Jan 28, Shift 1Mathematics
Q.
If the distances of the point from the line along the lines
and
are equal,
then is equal to
- A
7
- B
5
- C
6
- D
4
Solution

Let . The point on at parameter : , and on at parameter : .
Both and lie on the central line (these are the foot points where the side lines hit ).
For on : . From the first equality: , then . ...(I)
For on : . From the first equality: , then . ...(II) So .
with (using and (I)) and :
,
.
Equating: . Then , .
. Option (1).
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