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If a, b, c are in A.P., then the straight lines ax + by + c = 0 will always pass through ______.

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If a, b, c are in A.P., then the straight lines ax + by + c = 0 will always pass through (1, – 2).

Explanation:

Given equation is ax + by + c = 0  .....(i)

Since a, b and c are in A.P.

∴ b = `(a + c)/2`

⇒ a + c = 2b

⇒ a – 2b + c = 0   .....(ii)

Comparing equation (i) with eq. (ii) we get,

x = 1, y = – 2

So, the line will pass through (1, – 2).

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