The points , and form a triangle whose area is square…

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

Problem

The points A(k,2k−1)A(k,2k-1), B(3k−4,k+5)B(3k-4,k+5) and C(7,k)C(7,k) form a triangle whose area is 2020 square units. (i) Set up the equation in kk that results from the given area condition and simplify it to a quadratic equation. (ii) Solve the quadratic equation to obtain all real values of kk. (iii) For each value of kk obtained, determine whether triangle ABCABC is acute-angled, right-angled or obtuse-angled by examining the squares of its side lengths.

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