Let the position vectors of three vertices of a triangle be 4 p+ q-3 r, -5 p+ q+2 r and 2 p- q+2 r. If the position vectors of the orthocenter and the circumcenter of the triangle are p+ q+ r4 and p+ q+ r respectively, then +2 +5 is equal to :
- 4
- 3
- 1
- 6
Answer
(2) 3
Solution
H,G,C lie on the Euler line with HG:GC=2:1, so G= H+2 C3.
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Centroid: G= p+ q+ r3
p+ q+ r4+2 C= p+ q+ r
C= 38( p+ q+ r) = = = 38
+2 +5 =8 38=3
Answer: (2)