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Question
Find the equation of the circle which circumscribes the triangle formed by the lines y = x + 2, 3y = 4x and 2y = 3x.
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Solution
In \[∆\] ABC:
Let AB represent the line y = x + 2 ...(1)
Let BC represent the line 3y = 4x ...(2)
Let CA represent the line 2y = 3x ...(3)
Intersection point of (1) and (3) is (4, 6)
Intersection point of (1) and (2) is (6, 8).
Intersection point of (2) and (3) is (0, 0).
Therefore, the coordinates of A, B and C are (4, 6), (6, 8) and (0, 0) respectively.
Let the equation of the circumcircle be \[x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0\]
It passes through A, B and C.
∴ \[52 + 8g + 12f + c = 0\]
\[ \Rightarrow c = 0\]
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