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If two vertices of a triangle are `(0,2)` and `(4,3)` and its orthocentre is `(0,0)` then the third vertex of the triangle lies in

A

Fourth

B

Third

C

Scond

D

First

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C
Let ABC be a given triangle with vertices B(0, 2), C(4, 3) and let third vertex be A(a, b)

Also, let D, E and F are the foot of perpendiculars drawn from A, B and C respectivly.
Then, `ADbotBCrArr(b-0)/(a-0)xx(3-2)/(4-0)=-1`
[if two lines having slopes `m_(1)" and "m_(2)`are perpendicular then `m_(1)m_(2)=-1`]
`rArr" "b+4a=0`
and `CFbotAB`
`rArr" "(b-2)/(a-0)xx(3-0)/(4-0)=-1`
`rArr" "4a+3b=6`
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
`-b=3b=6rArr2b=6`
`rArr" "b=3`
and `a=-3/4`
So, the third vertex
`(a, b )=(-3/4,3)`, which line in II quadrant.
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