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Find the equation of the right bisector of the line segment joining the points A(1, 0) and B(2, 3).

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Given, The line segment joining the points (1,0) and (2,3) 

To Find: Find the equation of line 

Formula used: The equation of line is (y – y1) = m(x – x1

Explanation: Here, The right bisector PQ of AB at C and is perpendicular to AB

So, The slope of the line with two points is, m = \(\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}\) 

The slope of the line AB = \(\frac{3-0}{2-1}\) = 3

We know, The product of two slopes of the perpendicular line is always – 1 

Therefore, (slope of AB) × (slope of PQ) = – 1

 Since Slope of PQ = \(-\frac{1}{3}\) 

Now, The coordinate of the mid – points =  \([\frac{x_1+x_2}{2},\frac{y_1+y_2}{2}]\) 

The coordinates of point C are = \([\frac{1+2}{2},\frac{3+0}{2}]\) = \([\frac{3}{2}, \frac{3}{2}]\) 

The required equation of PQ is (y – y1) = m(x – x1)

\(\Big(y-\frac{3}{2}\Big)\) = \(-\frac{1}{3}\Big(x-\frac{3}{2}\Big)\) 

6y – 9 = – 2x + 3 

x + 3y = 6 

Hence, The equation of line is x + 3y = 6



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