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CBSE Class 11 Maths Chapter 10 Straight Lines – NCERT Solutions Exercise 10.2 2025-26

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Understanding straight lines is vital for your success in Class 11 Maths. The NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths Chapter 10 Exercise 10.2 focus on building strong fundamentals in coordinate geometry using a stepwise approach. Here, you’ll learn how different line equations work—like the slope-intercept and point-slope forms—and how to quickly find the equation for parallel or perpendicular lines.


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NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths Chapter 10 Straight Lines Exercise 10.2

Exercise 10.2

1. Write the equation for the x and y-axes.

Ans:The coordinate of axis Y for each point that is on x-axis will be 0.

Therefore, the equation of the x-axis is$y = 0$ .

The coordinate of axis X for each point that is on the y-axis will be 0. 

Therefore, the equation of the y-axis is$x = 0$ .


2. Find the equation of the line which passes through the point $\left( { - 4,3} \right)$ with slope${\scriptstyle{}^{1}/{}_{2}}$.

Ans:The equation of the line which pass through point$\left( {{x}_{0}},{{y}_{0}} \right)$, 

with slope is m, is- $\left( {y - {y_0}} \right) = m\left( {x - {x_0}} \right)$

Thus, the equation of the line which pass through point$\left( { - 4,3} \right)$, with slope is ${\scriptstyle{}^{1}/{}_{2}}$.

$\left( y-3 \right)=\frac{1}{2}\left( x+4 \right)$

$\Rightarrow 2\left( y-3 \right)=\left( x+4 \right)$

$\Rightarrow 2y-6=x+4$

$\therefore x-2y+10=0$


3. Find the equation of the line which passes through (0, 0) with slope m.

Ans:We know that the equation of the line passing through point$\left( {{x_0},{y_0}} \right)$, 

 Whose slope is m, is- $\left( {y - {y_0}} \right) = m\left( {x - {x_0}} \right)$

 Thus, the equation of the line passing through point$\left( 0,0 \right)$ , whose slope is m, is-

 $\left( y-0 \right)=m\left( x-0 \right)$

$\Rightarrow y=mx$ 

Hence, the equation of the line passing through origin is $y = mx$ .

        

4. Find the equation of the line which passes through $\left( {2,2\sqrt 3 } \right)$and is inclined with the X-axis at an angle of ${75^0}$ 

Ans:The slope of the line that inclines with the x-axis at an angle ${{75}^{0}}$is $m=\tan {{75}^{0}}$ 

$\Rightarrow m=\tan \left( {{45}^{0}}+{{30}^{0}} \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow m=\frac{\tan {{45}^{0}}+\tan {{30}^{0}}}{1-\tan {{45}^{0}}.\tan {{30}^{0}}}$

$\Rightarrow m=\frac{1+\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}}{1-1.\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}}$ 

$\Rightarrow m=\frac{\frac{\sqrt{3}+1}{\sqrt{3}}}{\frac{\sqrt{3}-1}{\sqrt{3}}}$

$\Rightarrow m=\frac{\sqrt{3}+1}{\sqrt{3}-1}$

$\Rightarrow m=\frac{\sqrt{3}+1}{\sqrt{3}-1}\times \frac{\sqrt{3}-1}{\sqrt{3}-1}$

$\Rightarrow m=\frac{{{\left( \sqrt{3}+1 \right)}^{2}}}{{{\left( \sqrt{3} \right)}^{2}}-{{1}^{2}}}$

$\Rightarrow m=\frac{{{\left( \sqrt{3} \right)}^{2}}+{{1}^{2}}+2\sqrt{3}}{3-1}$

$\Rightarrow m=\frac{3+1+2\sqrt{3}}{2}$

$\Rightarrow m=\frac{4+2\sqrt{3}}{2}$

$\Rightarrow m=\frac{2(2+\sqrt{3})}{2}$

$\Rightarrow m=2+\sqrt{3}$

It is known that the equation of the line passing through point$\left( {{x}_{0}},{{y}_{0}} \right)$, 

Whose slope is m, is- $\left( y-{{y}_{0}} \right)=m\left( x-{{x}_{0}} \right)$

Thus, if a line passes through$\left( 2,2\sqrt{3} \right)$ and inclines with the x-axis at an angle of ${{75}^{0}}$ , then the equation of the line is given as-

$\left( y-2\sqrt{3} \right)=\left( 2+\sqrt{3} \right)\left( x-2 \right)$ 

$y-2\sqrt{3}=2\left( x-2 \right)+\sqrt{3}\left( x-2 \right)$

$y-2\sqrt{3}=2x-4+\sqrt{3}x-2\sqrt{3}$

$y-2\sqrt{3}+2\sqrt{3}=2x-4+\sqrt{3}x$

$y=2x-4+\sqrt{3}x$

$\left( 2+\sqrt{3} \right)x-y-4=0$

Therefore, the equation of the line is $\left( 2+\sqrt{3} \right)x-y-4=0$.


5.  Find the equation of the line which intersects the x-axis at a distance of 3 units to the left of origin with slope -2.

Ans:We know that-

 When a line makes x-intercept d with slope m, 

Then the equation of the line is given as-$Y = m\left( {x - d} \right)$ 

The line that intersects x-axis at a distance of 3 units to the left of the origin, $d =  - 3$ 

The slope of the line is will be $m=-2$ 

Hence, the required equation of the given line is-

$Y =  - 2\left[ {x - \left( { - 3} \right)} \right]$ 

$\Rightarrow Y=-2x-6$ 

$i.e.2x + y + 6 = 0$         


6. Find the equation of the line which intersects the y-axis at a distance of 2 units above the origin and makes an angle of ${{30}^{0}}$ with the positive direction of the x-axis.

Ans:If a line with slope m makes an intercept c on y-axis, then the equation of the line will be-$Y=mx+c$ 

Here, we have

 and $m = \tan {30^0}$

Therefore, $m={\scriptstyle{}^{1}/{}_{\sqrt{3}}}$

Hence, the required equation of the given line is-

$y={\scriptstyle{}^{1}/{}_{\sqrt{3}}}x+2$ 

$\Rightarrow y=\frac{x+2\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}}$ 

$\Rightarrow \sqrt{3}y=x+2\sqrt{3}$ 

$\Rightarrow x-2\sqrt{3}+2\sqrt{3}=0$ 


7. Find the slope of the line, which makes an angle of ${30^0}$  with the positive direction of y-axis measured anticlockwise.

Ans:It is known that the equation of the line passes through points $\left( {{x_1},{y_1}} \right)$and $\left( {{x_2},{y_2}} \right)$is-

$y - {y_1} = \frac{{{y_2} - {y_1}}}{{{x_2} - {x_1}}}\left( {x - {x_1}} \right)$ 

Therefore, the equation of the line passing through the points $\left( { - 1,1} \right)$  and $\left( {2, - 4} \right)$is-

$\left( {y - 1} \right) = \frac{{ - 4 - 1}}{{2 + 1}}\left( {x + 1} \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow \left( {y - 1} \right) = \frac{{ - 5}}{3}\left( {x + 1} \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow 3\left( y-1 \right)=-5\left( x+1 \right)$

$\Rightarrow 3y - 3 =  - 5x - 5$ 

$\Rightarrow 5x + 3y + 2 = 0$ 


8. Find the equation of the line which is at a perpendicular distance of 5 units from the origin and the angle made by the perpendicular with the positive x-axis is${30^0}$.

Ans:If the length of the normal from the origin to a line is p and \[\omega \] is the angle made by the normal with the positive direction of the x-axis, then the equation of the line given by 

$x\cos \omega +y\sin \omega =p$ 

Here,$p=5$units and $\omega ={{30}^{0}}$ 

Thus, the required equation of the given line is-

$x\cos {{30}^{0}}+y\sin {{30}^{0}}=5$ 

\[x\left( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \right)+y\left( \frac{1}{2} \right)=5\]

\[x\left( \sqrt{3} \right)+y(1)=5\times 2\]

\[\sqrt{3}x+y=10\]

\[\sqrt{3}x+y-10=0\]

Hence, the equation of the line is\[\sqrt{3}x+y-10=0\]. 


9.  The vertices of$\Delta PQR$are $P\left( {2,1} \right),Q\left( { - 2,3} \right)$ and$R\left( 4,5 \right)$. Find the equation of the median through the vertex R.

Ans:It is given that the vertices of$\Delta PQR$are$P\left( 2,1 \right),Q\left( -2,3 \right)$ and $R\left( {4,5} \right)$Let RL be the median through vertex R.

Accordingly, L is the mid-point of PQ.

From mid-point formula, the coordinates of point L will be-

$\left( {\frac{{2 - 2}}{2},\frac{{1 + 3}}{2}} \right) = \left( {0,2} \right)$

It is known that the equation of the line passing through a point.

$\left( {{x}_{1}},{{y}_{1}} \right)=\left( 4,5 \right)$ and $\left( {{x}_{2}},{{y}_{2}} \right)=\left( 0,2 \right)$ 

Hence, we can put values as-

$y-{{y}_{1}}=\frac{{{y}_{2}}-{{y}_{1}}}{{{x}_{2}}-{{x}_{1}}}\left( x-{{x}_{1}} \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow \left( y-5 \right)=\frac{2-5}{0-4}\left( x-4 \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow \left( {y - 5} \right) = \frac{{ - 3}}{{ - 4}}\left( {x - 4} \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow 4\left( {y - 5} \right) = 3\left( {x - 4} \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow 3x - 4y + 8 = 0$ 

Hence, the required equation of the median through vertex R is$3x-4y+8=0$.

              

10.  Find the equation of the line passing through $\left( -3,5 \right)$ and perpendicular to the line through the points $\left( 2,5 \right)$ and $\left( { - 3,6} \right)$ 

Ans:The slope of the line joining the points $\left( 2,5 \right)$ and $\left( { - 3,6} \right)$is 

$m = \frac{{6 - 5}}{{ - 3 - 2}}$ 

$m = \frac{1}{{ - 5}}$ 

Two non-vertical lines will be perpendicular to each other if and only if their slopes

are negative reciprocals of each other.

Therefore, slope of the line perpendicular to the line through the points $\left( 2,5 \right)$ and $\left( { - 3,6} \right)$is equal to

 $- \frac{1}{m} =  - \frac{1}{{ - \frac{1}{5}}} = 5$ 

Now, the equation of the line passing through point$\left( { - 3,5} \right)$, whose slope is 5, is-

$\left( {y - {y_1}} \right) = m\left( {x - {x_1}} \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow \left( {y - 5} \right) = 5\left( {x + 3} \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow y-5=5x+15$ 

$\Rightarrow 5x-y+20=0$ 

Hence, the required equation of line is-$5x-y+20=0$

        

11. A line perpendicular to the line segment joining the points $\left( 1,0 \right)$ and $\left( {2,3} \right)$ divides it in the ratio 1 : n. Find the equation of the line.

Ans:According to the section formula, the coordinates of the point that divides the line segment joining the points $\left( {1,0} \right)$ and $\left( 2,3 \right)$in the ratio 1 : n is given by

 $\left( \frac{n\left( 1 \right)+1\left( 2 \right)}{1+n},\frac{n\left( 0 \right)+1\left( 3 \right)}{1+n} \right)=\left( \frac{n+2}{n+1},\frac{3}{n+1} \right)$                                                                                           

The slope of the line joining the points $\left( 1,0 \right)$ and $\left( {2,3} \right)$is-

$m = \frac{{3 - 0}}{{2 - 1}} = 3$ 

We know that two non-vertical lines will be perpendicular to each other if and only if their slopes are negative reciprocals of each other.

Therefore, slope of the line that is perpendicular to the line joining the points$\left( {1,0} \right)$ and $\left( {2,3} \right)$is-

$\Rightarrow  - \frac{1}{m} =  - \frac{1}{3}$       

Hence,the equation of the line passing through   

$\left( {\frac{{n + 2}}{{n + 1}},\frac{3}{{n + 1}}} \right)$   and whose slope is $- \frac{1}{3}$is given by-

$\Rightarrow \left( {y - \frac{3}{{n + 1}}} \right) =  - \frac{1}{3}\left( {x - \frac{{n + 2}}{{n + 1}}} \right)$

$\Rightarrow 3\left[ {\left( {n + 1} \right)y - 3} \right] =  - \left[ {x\left( {n + 1} \right) - \left( {n + 2} \right)} \right]$ 

$\Rightarrow 3\left( n+1 \right)y-9=-\left( n+1 \right)x+n+2$ 

$\therefore \left( {1 + n} \right)x + 3\left( {1 + n} \right)y = n + 11$ 


12. Find the equation of a line that cuts off equal intercepts on the coordinate axes and passes through the points$\left( {2,3} \right)$.

Ans:The equation of a line in the intercept form is-

$\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1\,\,\,\,......\left( i \right)$ 

Here, a and b will be intercepted on x and y axes respectively.

Then the line cuts off equal intercepts on both the axes. This means that$a = b$ .

Accordingly, equation (i) reduces to-

$\Rightarrow \frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1\,$

$\Rightarrow x + y = a\,\,......\left( {ii} \right)$ 

Since the given line passes through point$\left( 2,3 \right)$,equation (ii) reduces to 

$\Rightarrow 2 + 3 = a$ ,

i.e. $a = 5$ 

Now, we put the value of a in equation (ii), we obtain-

$\Rightarrow x+y=5$ 

Hence, the required equation of the line.      


13. Find the equation of the line passing through the points $\left( 2,2 \right)$ and cutting off intercepts on the axes whose sum is 9.

Ans:The equation of a line in the intercept form is-

$\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1\,\,\,\,......\left( i \right)$

 Here, a and b will be intercepts on x and y axes respectively.    

 It is given that-

 $\Rightarrow a + b = 9$,

 i.e.$b = \left( {9 - a} \right)\,\,......\left( {ii} \right)$

 Now, from equation (i) and (ii), we obtain-

$\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{{9 - a}} = 1\,\,\,\,......\left( {iii} \right)$

We have the line passes through point$\left( {2,2} \right)$.

Therefore equation (iii) reduces to-

$\Rightarrow \frac{2}{a}+\frac{2}{9-a}=1$ 

$\Rightarrow 2\left( {\frac{1}{a} + \frac{1}{{9 - a}}} \right) = 1$ 

$\Rightarrow 2\left( {\frac{{9 - a + a}}{{a\left( {9 - a} \right)}}} \right) = 1$ 

$\Rightarrow \frac{{18}}{{9a - {a^2}}} = 1$ 

$\Rightarrow 18=9a-{{a}^{2}}$

$\Rightarrow {{a}^{2}}-9a+18=0$ 

$\Rightarrow {a^2} - 6a - 3a + 18 = 0$ 

$\Rightarrow a\left( {a - 6} \right) - 3\left( {a - 6} \right) = 0$ 

$\Rightarrow \left( a-6 \right)\left( a-3 \right)=0$ 

$\Rightarrow a=6\,or\,a=3$ 

If $a = 6$ then $\Rightarrow b = 9 - 6 = 3$

Then equation of the line is- 

$\Rightarrow \frac{x}{6} + \frac{y}{3} = 1$ 

$\Rightarrow x + 2y - 6 = 0$ 

And if $a = 3$ then $\Rightarrow b=9-3=6$ 

Then equation of the line is-

$\Rightarrow \frac{x}{3} + \frac{y}{6} = 1$

$\Rightarrow 2x + y - 6 = 0$      


14. Find equation of the line through the points $\left( 0,2 \right)$  making an angle$\frac{2\pi }{3}$  with the positive X-axis. Also, find the equation of the line parallel to it and crossing the y-axis at a distance of 2units below the origin.

Ans:The slope of the line making an angle\[\frac{2\pi }{3}\] with the positive x-axis is-

$m = \tan \left( {\frac{{2\pi }}{3}} \right) =  - \sqrt 3$ 

 Now, the equation of the line passing through points$\left( {0,2} \right)$ and having a slope is $- \sqrt 3$

$\left( y-2 \right)=-\sqrt{3}\left( x-0 \right)$ 

i.e. $\sqrt{3}x+y-2=0$ 

The slope of line parallel to the line-$\sqrt 3 x + y - 2 = 0$is $- \sqrt 3$

We have the line parallel to line$\sqrt 3 x + y - 2 = 0$crosses the y-axis 2 units below the origin.

i.e. it passes through point $\left( {0,2} \right)$

Hence, the equation of line passing through the point $\left( {0,2} \right)$and having a slope $- \sqrt 3$ is-

$\Rightarrow y-\left( -2 \right)=-\sqrt{3}\left( x-0 \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow y + 2 =  - \sqrt 3 x$ 

$\therefore \sqrt{3}x+y+2=0$


15. The perpendicular from the origin to a line meets it at the point $\left( -2,9 \right)$, find the equation of the line.

Ans:The slope of the line joining the origin$\left( {0,0} \right)$and point $\left( { - 2,9} \right)$is -

${{m}_{1}}=\frac{9-0}{-2-0}=\frac{-9}{2}$ 

Accordingly, the slope of the line perpendicular to the line joining the origin and points$\left( { - 2,9} \right)$ is-

${m_2} =  - \frac{1}{{{m_1}}}$ 

$\Rightarrow {{m}_{2}}=-\frac{1}{\left( -\frac{9}{2} \right)}=\frac{2}{9}$ 

Now, the equation of the line passing through point $\left( { - 2,9} \right)$ and having a slope ${m_2}$ is-

$\Rightarrow \left( {y - 9} \right) = \frac{2}{9}\left( {x + 2} \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow 9y - 81 = 2x + 4$ 

$\therefore 2x - 9y + 85 = 0$ 


16. The length L (in centimeter) of a copper rod is a linear function of its Celsius temperature C. In an experiment, if $L = 124.942$when$C = 20$ and $L = 125.134$ when$C=110$ , express L in terms of C.

Ans:It is given that when$C = 20$, the value of L is 124.942, whereas when$C = 110$, the value of L is 125.134.

Accordingly, points $\left( {20,124.942} \right)$ and $\left( {110,125.134} \right)$satisfy the linear relation between L and C.

If we assume C along the x-axis and L along the y-axis, we get two points 

i.e., $\left( {20,124.942} \right)$and$\left( {110,125.134} \right)$in the XY plane.

Therefore, the linear relation between L and C is the equation of the line passing through the points $\left( {20,124.942} \right)$and$\left( {110,125.134} \right)$

$\Rightarrow \left( {L - 124.942} \right) = \frac{{125.134 - 124.942}}{{110 - 20}}\left( {C - 20} \right)$                                  $\Rightarrow \left( {L - 124.942} \right) = \frac{{0.192}}{{90}}\left( {C - 20} \right)$

i.e. $L = \frac{{0.192}}{{90}}\left( {C - 20} \right) + 124.942$

This is required linear relation. 

 

17. The owner of a milk store finds that, he can sell 980 liters of milk each week at Rs 14/liter and 1220 liters of milk each week at Rs 16/liter. Assuming a linear relationship between selling price and demand, how many liters could he sell weekly at Rs 17/liter?

Ans:We have relation between selling price and demand is linear.

Assuming selling price per liter along the x-axis and demand along the y-axis, we have two points i.e.,$\left( {14.980} \right)$and$\left( 16.1220 \right)$in the XY plane that satisfy the linear relationship between selling price and demand.

Therefore, the line passing through points$\left( {14.980} \right)$ and$\left( {16.1220} \right)$is-

$\Rightarrow \left( {y - 980} \right) = \frac{{1220 - 980}}{{16 - 14}}\left( {x - 14} \right)$

$\Rightarrow \left( {y - 980} \right) = \frac{{240}}{2}\left( {x - 14} \right)$

$\Rightarrow \left( {y - 980} \right) = 120\left( {x - 14} \right)$

         \[\therefore y = 120\left( {x - 14} \right) + 980\] 

When $x = 17/liter$ 

Therefore, $y = 120\left( {17 - 14} \right) + 980$ 

$\Rightarrow y = 120x3 + 980$ 

$\Rightarrow y = 360 + 980$ 

$\therefore y=1340$ 

Thus, the owner of the milk store could sell 1340 liters of milk weekly at Rs$17/liter


18. P (a, b) is the mid-point of a line segment between axes. Show that the equation of the line is$\frac{x}{a}+\frac{y}{b}=2$ 

Ans:Let AB be the line segment between the axes and let $P\left( {a,b} \right)$ be its mid-point

  Let the coordinates of A and B be $\left( 0,y \right)$ and $\left( x,0 \right)$ respectively.

  Since $P\left( a,b \right)$ is the mid- point of AB.

$\Rightarrow \left( \frac{0+x}{2},\frac{y+0}{2} \right)=\left( a,b \right)$

$\Rightarrow \left( \frac{x}{2},\frac{y}{2} \right)=\left( a,b \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow \frac{x}{2}=a$ and $\frac{y}{2} = b$ 

$\therefore x = 2a$ and $y=2b$ 

Thus, the respective coordinates of A and B are $\left( {0,2b} \right)$and $\left( 2a,0 \right)$. 

The equation of the line passing through points $\left( {0,2b} \right)$and$\left( {2a,0} \right)$is,

$\Rightarrow \left( {y - 2b} \right) = \frac{{\left( {0 - 2b} \right)}}{{\left( {2a - 0} \right)}}\left( {x - 0} \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow y - 2b = \frac{{ - 2b}}{{2a}}\left( x \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow a\left( {y - 2b} \right) =  - bx$ 

$\Rightarrow ay-2ab=-bx$ 

i.e., $bx+ay = 2ab$ 

We divide both sides by a b, and get-   $bx+ay = 2ab$

$\Rightarrow \frac{{bx}}{{ab}} + \frac{{ay}}{{ab}} = \frac{{2ab}}{{ab}}$ 

$\Rightarrow \frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 2$ 


19.  Point $R\left( {h,k} \right)$ divides a line segment between the axes in the ratio$1:2$ . Find equation of the line.

Ans:Let AB be the line segment between the axes such that point$R\left( h,k \right)$ divides AB in the ratio 

 $1:2$.

  Let the respective coordinates of A and B be $\left( {x,0} \right)$ and $\left( {0,y} \right)$. 

  Since point $R\left( {h,k} \right)$divides AB in the ratio$1:2$, according to the section formula,

$\Rightarrow \left( {h,k} \right) = \left( {\frac{{1 \times 0 + 2 \times x}}{{1 + 2}},\frac{{1 \times y + 2 \times 0}}{{1 + 2}}} \right)$

$\Rightarrow \left( h,k \right)=\left( \frac{2x}{3},\frac{y}{3} \right)$

$\Rightarrow h=\frac{2x}{3}$ and $k = \frac{y}{3}$ 

$\Rightarrow x = \frac{{3h}}{2}$ and  y=3k

Therefore, the respective coordinates of A and B are $\left( \frac{3h}{2},0 \right)$ and $\left( {0,3k} \right)$ 

Now, the equation of the line AB passing through points $\left( {\frac{{3h}}{2},0} \right)$and$\left( {0,3k} \right)$is-

$\left( {y - 0} \right) = \frac{{3k - 0}}{{0 - \frac{{3h}}{2}}}\left( {x - \frac{{3h}}{2}} \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow y =  - \frac{{2k}}{h}\left( {x - \frac{{3h}}{2}} \right)$ 

$\Rightarrow hy=-2kx+3hk$ 

i.e. $2kx + hy = 3hk$ 

Thus, the required equation of a line is $2kx + hy = 3hk$.


20. By using the concept of the equation of a line, prove that the three points $\left( {3,0} \right),\left( { - 2, - 2} \right)$  and $\left( 8,2 \right)$ are collinear.

Ans:In order to show that the points $\left( {3,0} \right),\left( { - 2, - 2} \right)$ and$\left( {8,2} \right)$ are collinear, it sufficient to show that the line passing through points $\left( {3,0} \right)$  and $\left( -2,-2 \right)$ also passes through point$\left( {8,2} \right)$

Therefore the equation of the line passing through points$\left( {3,0} \right)$ and$\left( { - 2, - 2} \right)$ is-

$\left( {y - 0} \right) = \frac{{ - 2 - 0}}{{ - 2 - 3}}\left( {x - 3} \right)$

$\Rightarrow y=\frac{-2}{-5}\left( x-3 \right)$

$\Rightarrow 5y = 2x - 6$ 

i.e. $2x - 5y = 6$

It is observed that at $x=8$ and $y = 2$ 

L.H.S $= 2 \times 8 - 5 \times 2 = 16 - 10 = 6 =$R.H.S.

Therefore, the line passing through points $\left( 3,0 \right)$ and$\left( { - 2, - 2} \right)$ also passes through point$\left( {8,2} \right)$.

Hence, points $\left( {3,0} \right),\left( { - 2, - 2} \right)$ and$\left( {8,2} \right)$ are collinear.


NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths Chapters

 

NCERT Solution Class 11 Maths of Chapter 10 All Exercises

Chapter 10 - Straight Lines Exercises in PDF Format

Exercise 10.1

14 Questions & Solutions

Exercise 10.2

20 Questions & Solutions

Exercise 10.3

18 Questions & Solutions

Miscellaneous Exercise

24 Questions & Solutions


All Topics of Class 11 NCERT Maths for Exercise 10.2 

The topics and subtopics covered under exercise 10.2 Maths Class 11 NCERT are given below.

Section 10.3 deals with the various forms of the equation of a line. With the help of these equations, we can identify whether a point P(x0, y0) lies on the line or not. Equations of a line vary under different conditions.

Section 10.3.1 defines what are horizontal and vertical lines.

Section 10.3.2 is the point-slope form of the line. The line is basically non-vertical and non-horizontal. If we take two points on this line, say A (x0, y0) and B (x1, y1) then the equation of a line will be

y1 – y0 = m (x1 – x0)

Section 10.3.3 defines the equation of a line when three points on it are given. 

Section 10.3.4 defines the process of formation of the equation of the line of which slope and one intercept on the axis are given.

Section 10.3.5 shows the equation of the line in which two points are given. One point lies where the line cuts the X-axis and another is the point at Y-axis where the line intercepts.

If the line cut cuts X-axis at point a and Y-axis at point b, then the equation of the line are $ \frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1\,$

Section 10.3.6 defines the process of formation of line when two informations related to the line is given:

  1. Length of the perpendicular from the line to the origin.

  2. Angle between the X-axis and perpendicular from the origin to the line is given.


NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths Chapter 10 Straight Lines Exercise 10.2

Opting for the NCERT solutions for Ex 10.2 Class 11 Maths is considered as the best option for the CBSE students when it comes to exam preparation. This chapter consists of many exercises. Out of which we have provided the Exercise 10.2 Class 11 Maths NCERT solutions on this page in PDF format. You can download this solution as per your convenience or you can study it directly from our website/ app online.


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FAQs on CBSE Class 11 Maths Chapter 10 Straight Lines – NCERT Solutions Exercise 10.2 2025-26

1. What is the easiest method to solve questions in Class 11 Maths Chapter 10 Exercise 10.2?

The easiest way to solve Class 11 Maths Chapter 10 Exercise 10.2 is by following a stepwise approach for line equations.

Steps:

  • Identify the required equation form (slope-intercept, point-slope, etc.).
  • Extract the slope (m) and key points from the question statement.
  • Substitute values into the chosen formula (e.g., y = mx + c or y - y1 = m(x - x1)).
  • Simplify and convert to the standard or required form.
  • Double-check for negative signs or fractions, especially in slope calculations.
This method ensures accuracy and quick revision before exams.

2. How do I find the equation of a line parallel or perpendicular to a given line in Exercise 10.2?

To find the equation of a line parallel or perpendicular in Exercise 10.2:
Parallel:

  • Parallel lines have the same slope (m).
  • Use the point-slope or slope-intercept form with the required point.
Perpendicular:
  • Perpendicular lines have negative reciprocal slopes (if slope of given line is m, new slope is -1/m).
  • Substitute the new slope and required point into the desired form.
Remember: Always check which point(s) or intercepts the new line should pass through.

3. Where can I download the free PDF solutions for Exercise 10.2 of Class 11 Maths?

You can download free PDF solutions for Class 11 Maths Chapter 10 Exercise 10.2 from Vedantu's official solutions page.

Steps:

  • Click on the download PDF button provided for Exercise 10.2.
  • Get complete, stepwise NCERT solutions for quick revision and offline study.
These PDFs are exam-focused and updated according to the latest CBSE syllabus.

4. Are Vedantu’s NCERT Solutions for Exercise 10.2 sufficient for board exam preparation?

Vedantu’s NCERT Solutions for Exercise 10.2 are highly effective for board exam practice because:

  • They cover every NCERT question with stepwise, exam-accurate answers.
  • All solutions use current CBSE pattern and marking schemes.
  • Solutions include highlighted formulas and tips for avoiding common errors.
For best results, also solve Miscellaneous Exercises and practice extra important questions from the chapter.

5. How can I avoid common mistakes with slope and intercept calculations in straight line questions?

To avoid mistakes with slope and intercept calculations:

  • Double-check all sign conventions (especially negatives with slopes).
  • Write the general and standard forms clearly before substitution.
  • Practice calculation of m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1).
  • Be careful with fractions and ensure intercepts correspond to their variables correctly.
Use the stepwise approach and cross-verify with answer keys for accuracy.

6. What types of exam questions are asked from Exercise 10.2 in the CBSE board exams?

CBSE board exams from Chapter 10 Exercise 10.2 often feature:

  • Deriving equations of lines in different forms (slope-intercept, point-slope, etc.).
  • Problems on parallelism and perpendicularity of lines.
  • Calculation of slope given two points.
  • Conversion between various forms of line equations.
  • Short word problems involving Cartesian coordinates or geometric representation.
Practicing all subtypes is key for securing full marks in this section.

7. What formula should I use to quickly find the equation of a straight line in Exercise 10.2?

The main formulas for Exercise 10.2 (Straight Lines) are:

  • Slope-intercept form: y = mx + c
  • Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
  • Two-point form: (y - y1)/(y2 - y1) = (x - x1)/(x2 - x1)
  • Intercept form: x/a + y/b = 1
  • Normal form: x cosθ + y sinθ = p
Choose the formula based on the information given in the question for quick and accurate solutions.

8. How do I know when to use the point-slope form vs. the slope-intercept form in straight line problems?

Choose the point-slope form (y - y1 = m(x - x1)) when both a point and the slope are provided.

Use the slope-intercept form (y = mx + c) when the y-intercept (c) is known or can be easily calculated.

Tip: Always align your formula choice with the type of data (points/slope/intercept) given in the exercise question for easiest computation.

9. What are some key tips for scoring full marks in Class 11 Maths Chapter 10 Straight Lines, Exercise 10.2?

To score full marks in Exercise 10.2 Straight Lines:

  • Write each step logically and use the correct formula.
  • Highlight the final answer in a box or underline it.
  • Avoid skipping calculations—show all workings as per CBSE marking scheme.
  • Review common error areas (signs, reciprocals for perpendicular slopes, etc.).
  • Revise key concepts and attempt all exercise questions, not just examples.
Practice regularly and do quick recaps before tests using summary sheets or formula lists.

10. Are these NCERT solutions for Exercise 10.2 updated as per the latest 2025 CBSE syllabus?

Yes, the NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths Chapter 10 Exercise 10.2 are fully updated for the CBSE 2025 syllabus.

  • Cover all required topic forms (slope, intercepts, parallel/perpendicular criteria, etc.).
  • Match the official CBSE and NCERT patterns for Class 11 Maths.
  • Are reviewed by experienced educators for accuracy and stepwise clarity.
Using these helps ensure exam preparation is current and relevant to the latest curriculum.