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MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Coordinate Geometry · Coordinate Geometry

Problem

The points B(1,2)B(1,2) and C(4,5)C(4,5) are fixed. A point A(x,y)A(x,y) is chosen so that the area of △ABC\triangle ABC equals 77 square units. (i) Obtain the equation of the locus of AA. (ii) Find the coordinates of the points where this locus meets the xx–axis. (iii) Determine whether the origin lies on, inside, or outside the locus obtained in part (i), giving full justification.

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