Find the value of k so that the lines   are perpendicular to each other?

  1. 8
  2. 9
  3. 10
  4. 12

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : 10
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Concept:

If the angle between the lines  where a1, b1, c1, a2, b2 and c2 are the direction ratios is 90° then

a1 ⋅ a2 + b1 ⋅ b2 + c1 ⋅ c2 = 0

Calculation:

Given: Equation of two lines is 

The given equation can be re-written as:

The direction ratios of the given lines are: 

⇒ a1 = - 3, b1 = 2k/7, c1 = 2, a2 = - 3k/7, b2 = - 1 and c2 = - 5

∵ The given lines are perpendicular to each to each other

As we know that if two lines are perpendicular to each to each other then a1 ⋅ a2 + b1 ⋅ b2 + c1 ⋅ c2 = 0

⇒ 

⇒ k = 10

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