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Rohit says that because PQ = QR, the points P(2, 3), Q(6, 6) and R(11, 6) must lie on one straight line. Test his claim with the distance formula.

Class 10Distance FormulaGeometry — Coordinates
  • AHe is right, because PQ + QR = PR here
  • BHe is right, because two equal distances always force collinearity
  • CHe is wrong: PQ = QR = 5 but , which is about 9.49, and 5 + 5 is not
  • DNothing can be decided, because PR is not a whole number

Step-by-Step Solution

and = |11 - 6| = 5, so the two are indeed equal. But , while . Since no sum of two distances equals the third, and form a genuine triangle. Equal distances only mean is the same distance from each end, which happens for every point on the perpendicular bisector of .
Answer: C) He is wrong: PQ = QR = 5 but , which is about 9.49, and 5 + 5 is not

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