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Published on: August 14, 2026
The equations of two equal sides of an isosceles triangle are 
and 
and the third side passes through the point (1, – 10). The equation of the third side is
A
but not 
B
but not 
C
or 
D
Neither 
nor 
nor
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Any line through (1, –10) is given by 
Since it makes equal angle say ‘ 
’ with the given lines 
and 
, therefore
or – 3
Hence the two possible equations of third side are 
and 
.
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