Mathematics
Find the value(s) of k so that PQ will be parallel to RS. Given :
(i) P(2, 4), Q(3, 6), R(8, 1) and S(10, k)
(ii) P(3, -1), Q(7, 11), R(-1, -1) and S(1, k)
(iii) P(5, -1), Q(6, 11), R(6, -4k) and S(7, k2)
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Answer
Since, PQ is parallel to RS. So, slope of PQ will be equal to slope of RS.
(i) P(2, 4), Q(3, 6), R(8, 1) and S(10, k)
Slope of PQ = Slope of RS
Hence, k = 5.
(ii) P(3, -1), Q(7, 11), R(-1, -1) and S(1, k)
Slope of PQ = Slope of RS
Hence, k = 5.
(iii) P(5, -1), Q(6, 11), R(6, -4k) and S(7, k2)
Slope of PQ = Slope of RS
Hence, k = 2 or -6.
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