Co-ordinate Geometry #6

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Co-ordinate Geometry #6

by papgust » Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:13 pm
The equations of two equal sides AB and AC of an isosceles triangle ABC are x+y=5 and 7x-y=3 respectively. What will be the equation of the side BC if area of triangle ABC is 5 sq units.

A. x+3y-1=0
B. x-3y+1=0
C. 2x-y=5
D. x+2y=5

Source: Arun Sharma's Quantitative Aptitude for CAT

Solution and explanation pls? I will give the OA after a few discussions

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by papgust » Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:17 am
Can someone help me solve the prob?