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An equation of  a line through the point (1, 2) whose distance from the point (3, 1) has the greatest value is

a)

b)

c)

d)



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An equation of  a line through the point (1, 2) whose distance from the point (3, 1) has the greatest value is

a)

b)

c)

d)

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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

(a)

Obviously line through  is at greatest distance from point  when it is perpendicular to . Now slope of line  is . Then slope of perpendicular line passing through  is

or 

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