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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

  1. A

    7

  2. B

    5

  3. C

    6

  4. 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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