Straight Lines Question 6

Question 6 - 2024 (29 Jan Shift 1)

In a $\triangle A B C$, suppose $y=x$ is the equation of the bisector of the angle $B$ and the equation of the side $A C$ is $2 x-y=2$. If $2 A B=B C$ and the point $A$ and $B$ are respectively $(4,6)$ and $(\alpha, \beta)$, then $\alpha+2 \beta$ is equal to

(1) 42

(2) 39

(3) 48

(4) 45

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Answer (1)

Solution

$AD: DC=1: 2$

$\frac{4-\alpha}{6-\alpha}=\frac{10}{8}$

$\alpha=\beta$

$\alpha=14$ and $\beta=14$