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Prove that the lines y = √3x + 1, y = 4 and y = -√3x + 2 form an equilateral triangle.



Answer -

Given:

y = √3x + 1…… (1)

y = 4 ……. (2)

y = – √3x + 2……. (3)

Let us assume intriangle ABC, let equations (1), (2) and (3) represent the sides AB, BC and CA,respectively.

By solving equations(1) and (2), we get

x = √3, y = 4

Thus, AB and BCintersect at B(√3,4)

Now, solving equations(1) and (3), we get

x = 1/2√3, y = 3/2

Thus, AB and CAintersect at A (1/2√3, 3/2)

Similarly, solvingequations (2) and (3), we get

x = -2/√3, y = 4

Thus, BC and ACintersect at C (-2/√3,4)

Now, we have:

Hence proved, thegiven lines form an equilateral triangle.

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