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If a straight line passes through `(x_(1),y_(1))` and its segment between the axes is bisected at this point then its equation is given by

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`x/(x_(1))+y/(y_(1))=2`

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`2(xy_(1)+yx_(1))=x_(1)y_(1)`

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`xy_(1)+yx_(1)=x_(1)y_(1)`

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To find the equation of a straight line that passes through the point \((x_1, y_1)\) and has its segment between the axes bisected at this point, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: - We need to find the equation of a line that passes through the point \((x_1, y_1)\). - The segment of the line between the x-axis and y-axis is bisected at this point. 2. **Identify the Intercepts**: - Let the x-intercept be \(a\) (where the line intersects the x-axis, so the point is \((a, 0)\)). - Let the y-intercept be \(b\) (where the line intersects the y-axis, so the point is \((0, b)\)). 3. **Using the Midpoint Formula**: - The midpoint \(P\) of the segment joining the points \((a, 0)\) and \((0, b)\) is given by: \[ P = \left(\frac{a + 0}{2}, \frac{0 + b}{2}\right) = \left(\frac{a}{2}, \frac{b}{2}\right) \] - Since the midpoint \(P\) is also the point \((x_1, y_1)\), we can equate: \[ \frac{a}{2} = x_1 \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{b}{2} = y_1 \] 4. **Solving for \(a\) and \(b\)**: - From \(\frac{a}{2} = x_1\), we find: \[ a = 2x_1 \] - From \(\frac{b}{2} = y_1\), we find: \[ b = 2y_1 \] 5. **Equation of the Line in Intercept Form**: - The equation of a line in intercept form is given by: \[ \frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1 \] - Substituting the values of \(a\) and \(b\): \[ \frac{x}{2x_1} + \frac{y}{2y_1} = 1 \] 6. **Simplifying the Equation**: - Multiply through by 2 to eliminate the denominators: \[ \frac{x}{x_1} + \frac{y}{y_1} = 2 \] 7. **Final Equation**: - Thus, the equation of the line that passes through the point \((x_1, y_1)\) and has its segment between the axes bisected at this point is: \[ \frac{x}{x_1} + \frac{y}{y_1} = 2 \]
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