Coordinate Geometry
Circumcenter; linear combination
Grade Class 12
Question:
Let $(\alpha,\beta)$ be circumcenter of the triangle formed by vertices $(1,5)$, $(-3,4)$ and $(10,-31)$. Then value of $8\alpha-2\beta$ equals
55
$-2$
108
none of these
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: Set up two perpendicular bisector equations and solve for $\alpha,\beta$.
$8\alpha-2\beta=55$.
Correct Answer: 1