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If `a + 2b + 3c = 0 " then " a/3+(2b)/3+c=0` and comparing with line ax + by + c, we get `x = 1/3 & y = 2/ 3` so there will be a point `(1/3,2/3)` from where each of the lines of the form ax + by + c = 0 will pass for the given relation between a,b,c . We can say if there exists a linear relation between a,b,c then the family of straight lines of the form of `ax + by +c ` pass through a fixed point .
If a , b, c are consecutive odd integers then the line ax + by + c = 0 will pass through

A

(2,-1)

B

(2,1)

C

(-1,2)

D

(1,-2)

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To solve the problem, we need to establish the relationship between the coefficients \( a, b, c \) when they are consecutive odd integers and find the point through which the line \( ax + by + c = 0 \) passes. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Relationship**: We are given that \( a + 2b + 3c = 0 \). We need to express this in a form that we can analyze further. 2. **Rearranging the Equation**: From the equation \( a + 2b + 3c = 0 \), we can express \( c \) in terms of \( a \) and \( b \): \[ 3c = - (a + 2b) \implies c = -\frac{a + 2b}{3} \] 3. **Defining Consecutive Odd Integers**: Let \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \) be three consecutive odd integers. We can denote them as: \[ a = n, \quad b = n + 2, \quad c = n + 4 \] where \( n \) is an odd integer. 4. **Substituting into the Equation**: Substitute \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \) into the equation \( a + 2b + 3c = 0 \): \[ n + 2(n + 2) + 3(n + 4) = 0 \] Simplifying this: \[ n + 2n + 4 + 3n + 12 = 0 \implies 6n + 16 = 0 \implies 6n = -16 \implies n = -\frac{8}{3} \] However, since \( n \) must be an odd integer, we will instead directly use the relationship established in the problem. 5. **Finding the Fixed Point**: We know from the problem that if \( a + 2b + 3c = 0 \), then: \[ \frac{a}{3} + \frac{2b}{3} + c = 0 \] Comparing this with the line \( ax + by + c = 0 \), we find: \[ x = \frac{1}{3}, \quad y = \frac{2}{3} \] Thus, the point \( \left(\frac{1}{3}, \frac{2}{3}\right) \) is a point through which the lines pass. 6. **Finding the Specific Point for Odd Integers**: We need to find the specific point through which the line \( ax + by + c = 0 \) will pass when \( a, b, c \) are consecutive odd integers. Since we established that \( c = 2b - a \), we can substitute this into the line equation: \[ ax + by + (2b - a) = 0 \implies ax + by + 2b - a = 0 \] Rearranging gives: \[ ax + by = a - 2b \] 7. **Finding the Intersection**: We know that the point must satisfy the line equation. If we set \( a = 1 \), \( b = 3 \), \( c = 5 \) (the first three consecutive odd integers), we can substitute these values into the line equation: \[ 1x + 3y + 5 = 0 \] This gives us: \[ x + 3y + 5 = 0 \implies y = -\frac{1}{3}x - \frac{5}{3} \] 8. **Conclusion**: After solving, we find that the line \( ax + by + c = 0 \) for consecutive odd integers passes through the point \( (1, -2) \). ### Final Answer: The line \( ax + by + c = 0 \) will pass through the point \( (1, -2) \).
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