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A variable line passes through a fixed point P. The algebraic sum of the perpendiculars drawn from the points (2,0), (0,2) and (1,1) on the line is zero. Find the coordinate of the point P.

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Let the equation of the variable line be
ax+by+c = 0
Then according to the given condition, we get
`(2a+c)/(sqrt(a^(2) + b^(2))) + (2b+c)/(sqrt(a^(2) + b^(2))) + (-2a-2b+c)/(sqrt(a^(2)+b^(2))) = 0`
or c=0
which shows that the line passes through (0,0) for all values of a and b.
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