Solution
Related Formula
Centroid divides the line joining Orthocentre and Circumcentre in 2:1Distance in parametric form: x = x₁ + r θ, y = y₁ + r θ
Core Logic
Let Orthocentre C(-6, -8) and Circumcentre B(3, 4). Centroid A(a, b) divides CB in 2:1.
a = (2(3) + 1(-6))/(2+1) = 0 b = (2(4) + 1(-8))/(2+1) = 0So, P(2a+3, 7b+5) = (3, 5).
The line along which distance is measured is parallel to x - 2y - 1 = 0, giving slope m = θ = (1)/(2). Using parametric coordinates from P(3,5):
x = 3 + r θ, y = 5 + r θSubstitute into the target line 2x + 3y - 4 = 0:
2(3 + r θ) + 3(5 + r θ) - 4 = 0 r(2 θ + 3 θ) = -17From θ = 1/2, we get θ = 1√(5) and θ = 2√(5).
r(2( 2√(5)) + 3( 1√(5))) = -17 r( 7√(5)) = -17 |r| = 17√(5)7Pattern Recognition
Standard Euler line property: O, G, C are collinear and G divides OC in 2:1. Use parametric equation to find intersection distance directly without finding the intersection point.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Maths: Straight Lines