Straight Lines and Pair of Straight Lines

87 Questions
2025 JEE Advanced MCQ
JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 2 Online

Let S denote the locus of the point of intersection of the pair of lines

$4x - 3y = 12\alpha$,

$4\alpha x + 3\alpha y = 12$,

where $\alpha$ varies over the set of non-zero real numbers. Let T be the tangent to S passing through the points $(p, 0)$ and $(0, q)$, $q > 0$, and parallel to the line $4x - \frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} y = 0$.

Then the value of $pq$ is :

A.

$-6\sqrt{2}$

B.

$-3\sqrt{2}$

C.

$-9\sqrt{2}$

D.

$-12\sqrt{2}$

2021 JEE Advanced Numerical
JEE Advanced 2021 Paper 1 Online
Consider the lines L1 and L2 defined by

${L_1}:x\sqrt 2 + y - 1 = 0$ and ${L_2}:x\sqrt 2 - y + 1 = 0$

For a fixed constant $\lambda$, let C be the locus of a point P such that the product of the distance of P from L1 and the distance of P from L2 is $\lambda$2. The line y = 2x + 1 meets C at two points R and S, where the distance between R and S is $\sqrt {270} $. Let the perpendicular bisector of RS meet C at two distinct points R' and S'. Let D be the square of the distance between R' and S'.

The value of $\lambda$2 is __________.
2021 JEE Advanced Numerical
JEE Advanced 2021 Paper 1 Online
Consider the lines L1 and L2 defined by

${L_1}:x\sqrt 2 + y - 1 = 0$ and ${L_2}:x\sqrt 2 - y + 1 = 0$

For a fixed constant $\lambda$, let C be the locus of a point P such that the product of the distance of P from L1 and the distance of P from L2 is $\lambda$2. The line y = 2x + 1 meets C at two points R and S, where the distance between R and S is $\sqrt {270} $. Let the perpendicular bisector of RS meet C at two distinct points R' and S'. Let D be the square of the distance between R' and S'.

The value of D is __________.
2014 JEE Advanced Numerical
JEE Advanced 2014 Paper 1 Offline
For a point $P$ in the plane, Let ${d_1}\left( P \right)$ and ${d_2}\left( P \right)$ be the distance of the point $P$ from the lines $x - y = 0$ and $x + y = 0$ respectively. The area of the region $R$ consisting of all points $P$ lying in the first quadrant of the plane and satisfying $2 \le {d_1}\left( P \right) + {d_2}\left( P \right) \le 4$, is
2013 JEE Advanced MCQ
JEE Advanced 2013 Paper 1 Offline
For $a > b > c > 0,$ the distance between $(1, 1)$ and the point of intersection of the lines $ax + by + c = 0$ and $bx + ay + c = 0$ is less than $\left( {2\sqrt 2 } \right)$. Then
A.
$a + b - c > 0$
B.
$a - b + c < 0$
C.
$a - b + c = > 0$
D.
$a + b - c < 0$
2011 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2011 Paper 1 Offline
A straight line $L$ through the point $(3, -2)$ is inclined at an angle ${60^ \circ }$ to the line $\sqrt {3x} + y = 1.$ If $L$ also intersects the x-axis, then the equation of $L$ is
A.
$y + \sqrt {3x} + 2 - 3\sqrt 3 = 0$
B.
$y - \sqrt {3x} + 2 + 3\sqrt 3 = 0$
C.
$\sqrt {3y} - x + 3 + 2\sqrt 3 = 0$
D.
$\sqrt {3y} + x - 3 + 2\sqrt 3 = 0$
2008 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 2 Offline

Consider three points $P = ( - \sin (\beta - \alpha ), - cos\beta ),Q = (cos(\beta - \alpha ),\sin \beta )$ and $R = (\cos (\beta - \alpha + \theta ),\sin (\beta - \theta ))$ where $0 < \alpha ,\beta ,\theta < {\pi \over 4}$. Then :

A.
P lies on the line segment RQ
B.
Q lies on the line segment PR
C.
R lies on the line segment QP
D.
P, Q, R are non-collinear
2008 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 2 Offline

Consider the lines given by:

${L_1}:x + 3y - 5 = 0$

${L_2}:3x - ky - 1 = 0$

${L_3}:5x + 2y - 12 = 0$

Match the Statement/Expressions in Column I with the Statements/Expressions in Column II.

Column I Column II
(A) L$_1$, L$_2$, L$_3$ are concurrent, if (P) $K = - 9$
(B) One of L$_1$, L$_2$, L$_3$ is parallel to atleast one of the other two, if (Q) $K = - {6 \over 5}$
(C) L$_1$, L$_2$, L$_3$ form a triangle, if (R) $K = {5 \over 6}$
(D) L$_1$, L$_2$, L$_3$ do not form a triangle, if (S) $K = 5$

A.
A - iv; B - ii; C - iii; D - i, ii
B.
A - iv; B - i, ii; C - iii; D - i, ii, iv
C.
A - iv; B - i; C - iii; D - i, ii
D.
A - ii; B - i, iii; C - iii; D - i, ii, iv
2008 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 1 Offline

Let a and b be non-zero real numbers. Then, the equation

$(a{x^2} + b{y^2} + c)({x^2} - 5xy + 6{y^2}) = 0$ represents :

A.
four straight lines, when c = 0 and a, b are of the same sign
B.
two straight lines and a circle, when a = b, and c is of sign opposite to that of a
C.
two straight lines and a hyperbola, when a and b are of the same sign and c is of sign opposite to that of a
D.
a circle and an ellipse, when a and b are of the same sign and c is of sign opposite to that of a
2008 JEE Advanced MSQ
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 1 Offline
A straight line through the vertex p of a triangle PQR intersects the side QR at the point S and the circumcircle of the triangle PQR at the point T. If S is not the centre of the circumcircle, then :
A.
${1 \over {PS}} + {1 \over {ST}} < {2 \over {\sqrt {QS \times SR} }}$
B.
${1 \over {PS}} + {1 \over {ST}} > {2 \over {\sqrt {QS \times SR} }}$
C.
${1 \over {PS}} + {1 \over {ST}} < {4 \over {QR}}$
D.
${1 \over {PS}} + {1 \over {ST}} > {4 \over {QR}}$
2007 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2007
The lines ${L_1}:y - x = 0$ and ${L_2}:2x + y = 0$ intersect the line ${L_3}:y + 2 = 0$ at $P$ and $Q$ respectively. The bisector of the acute angle between ${L_1}$ and ${L_2}$ intersects ${L_3}$ at $R$.

Statement-1: The ratio $PR$ : $RQ$ equals $2\sqrt 2 :\sqrt 5 $. because
Statement-2: In any triangle, bisector of an angle divides the triangle into two similar triangles.

A.
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is not a correct explanation for Statement- 1
B.
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
C.
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
D.
Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
2007 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2007
Let $O\left( {0,0} \right),P\left( {3,4} \right),Q\left( {6,0} \right)$ be the vertices of the triangles $OPQ$. The point $R$ inside the triangle $OPQ$ is such that the triangles $OPR$, $PQR$, $OQR$ are of equal area. The coordinates of $R$ are
A.
$\left( {{4 \over 3},3} \right)$
B.
$\left( {3,{2 \over 3}} \right)$
C.
$\left( {3,{4 \over 3}} \right)$
D.
$\left( {{4 \over 3},{2 \over 3}} \right)$
2007 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2007 Paper 2 Offline

Let $\mathrm{O(0,0), P(3,4), Q(6,0)}$ be the vertices of the triangle OPQ. The point R inside the triangle OPQ is such that the triangles OPR, PQR, OQR are of equal area. The coordinates of R are

A.
$\left(\frac{4}{3}, 3\right)$
B.
$\left(3, \frac{2}{3}\right)$
C.
$\left(3, \frac{4}{3}\right)$
D.
$\left(\frac{4}{3}, \frac{2}{3}\right)$
2007 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2007 Paper 2 Offline

Lines $\mathrm{L}_{1}: y-x=0$ and $\mathrm{L}_{2}: 2 x+y=0$ intersect the line $\mathrm{L}_{3}: y+2=0$ at $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$, respectively. The bisector of the acute angle between $L_{1}$ and $L_{2}$ intersects $L_{3}$ at $R$.

STATEMENT - 1 : The ratio PR : RQ equals $2 \sqrt{2}: \sqrt{5}$.

STATEMENT - 2 : In any triangle, bisector of an angle divides the triangle into two similar triangles.

A.
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is true; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1
B.
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1
C.
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
D.
Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True
2007 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2007 Paper 1 Offline

Consider the following linear equations

$ax + by + cz = 0$

$bx + cy + az = 0$

$cx + ay + bz = 0$

Match the conditions/expressions in Column I with statements in Column II.

Column I Column II
(A) $a + b + c \ne 0$ and ${a^2} + {b^2} + {c^2} = ab + bc + ca$ (P) the equations represent planes meeting only at a single point.
(B) $a + b + c = 0$ and ${a^2} + {b^2} + {c^2} \ne ab + bc + ca$ (Q) the equations represent the line $x=y=z$.
(C) $a + b + c \ne 0$ and ${a^2} + {b^2} + {c^2} \ne ab + bc + ca$ (R) the equations represent identical planes.
(D) $a + b + c = 0$ and ${a^2} + {b^2} + {c^2} = ab + bc + ca$ (S) the equations represent the whole of the three dimensional space.

A.
A - (q), B - (r), C - (p), D - (s)
B.
A - (r), B - (q), C - (s), D - (p)
C.
A - (r), B - (p), C - (q), D - (s)
D.
A - (r), B - (q), C - (p), D - (s)
2005 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2005 Mains

The area of the triangle formed by the intersection of a line parallel to X-axis and passing through $(h, k)$ with the lines $y=x$ and $x+y=2$ is $4 h^{2}$. Find the locus of point $P$.

A.
$3x=\pm~(y-1)$
B.
$x=\pm~3(y-1)$
C.
$2x=\pm~(y-1)$
D.
$x=\pm~5(y-1)$
2005 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 2005
The area of the triangle formed by intersection of a line parallel to $x$-axis and passing through $P (h, k)$ with the lines $y = x $ and $x + y = 2$ is $4{h^2}$. Find the locus of the point $P$.
2004 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2004 Screening
Area of the triangle formed by the line $x + y = 3$ and angle bisectors of the pair of straight line ${x^2} - {y^2} + 2y = 1$ is
A.
2 sq. units
B.
4 sq. units
C.
6 sq. units
D.
8 sq. units
2003 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2003 Screening
The number of integral points (integral point means both the coordinates should be integer) exactly in the interior of the triangle with vertices $\left( {0,0} \right),\left( {0,21} \right)$ and $\left( {21,0} \right)$, is
A.
133
B.
190
C.
233
D.
105
2003 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2003 Screening
Orthocentre of triangle with vertices $\left( {0,0} \right),\left( {3,4} \right)$ and $\left( {4,0} \right)$ is
A.
$\,\,\left( {3,{5 \over 4}} \right)$
B.
$\left( {3,12} \right)$
C.
$\left( {3,{3 \over 4}} \right)$
D.
$\left( {3,9} \right)$
2002 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2002 Screening
Let $0 < \alpha < {\pi \over 2}$ be fixed angle. If $P = \left( {\cos \theta ,\,\sin \theta } \right)$ and $Q = \left( {\cos \left( {\alpha - \theta } \right),\,\sin \left( {\alpha - \theta } \right)} \right),$ then $Q$ is obtained from $P$ by
A.
clockwise rotation around origin through an angle $\alpha $
B.
anticlockwise rotation around origin through an angle $\alpha $
C.
reflection in the line through origin with slope tan $\alpha $
D.
reflection in the line through origin with slope tan $\left( {\alpha /2} \right)$
2002 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2002 Screening
A straight line through the origin $O$ meets the parallel lines $4x+2y=9$ and $2x+y+6=0$ at points $P$ and $Q$ respectively. Then the point $O$ divides the segemnt $PQ$ in the ratio
A.
$1 : 2$
B.
$3 : 4$
C.
$2 : 1$
D.
$4 : 3$
2002 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2002 Screening
Let $P = \left( { - 1,\,0} \right),\,Q = \left( {0,\,0} \right)$ and $R = \left( {3,\,3\sqrt 3 } \right)$ be three points.
Then the equation of the bisector of the angle $PQR$ is
A.
${{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}x + y = 0$
B.
$x + \sqrt 3 y = 0$
C.
$\sqrt 3 x + y = 0$
D.
$x + {{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}y = 0$
2002 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2002
If the pair of lines $a{x^2} + 2hxy + b{y^2} + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$ intersect on the $y$ axis then
A.
$2fgh = b{g^2} + c{h^2}$
B.
$b{g^2} \ne c{h^2}$
C.
$\,abc = 2fgh$
D.
none of these
2002 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2002
A triangle with vertices $(4, 0), (-1, -1), (3, 5)$is
A.
isosceles and right angled
B.
isosceles but not right angled
C.
right angled but not isosceles
D.
neither right angled nor isosceles
2002 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2002
Locus of mid point of the portion between the axes of $x$ $\cos \alpha + y\sin \alpha = p$ where $p$ is constant is
A.
${x^2} + {y^2} = {4 \over {{p^2}}}\,\,\,$
B.
${x^2} + {y^2} = 4{p^2}$
C.
${1 \over {{x^2}}} + {1 \over {{y^2}}} = {2 \over {{p^2}}}$
D.
${1 \over {{x^2}}} + {1 \over {{y^2}}} = {4 \over {{p^2}}}$
2002 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2002
The pair of lines represented by
$3a{x^2} + 5xy + \left( {{a^2} - 2} \right){y^2} = 0$ are perpendicular to each other for
A.
two values of $a$
B.
$\forall \,a$
C.
for one values of $a$
D.
for no values of $a$
2002 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 2002
A straight line $L$ through the origin meets the lines $x + y = 1$ and $x + y = 3$ at $P $ and $Q$ respectively. Through $P$ and $Q$ two straight lines ${L_1}$ and ${L_2}$ are drawn, parallel to $2x - y = 5$ and $3x + y = 5$ respectively. Lines ${L_1}$ and ${L_2}$ intersect at $R$. Show that the locus of $R$, as $L$ varies is a straight line.
2002 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 2002
A straight line $L$ with negative slope passes through the point $(8, 2)$ and cuts the positive coordinate axes at points $P$ and $Q$. Find the absolute minimum value of $OP + OQ,$ as $L$ varies, where $O$ is the origin.
2001 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2001 Screening
The number of integer values of $m$, for which the $x$-coordinate of the point of intersection of the lines $3x + 4y = 9$ and $y = mx + 1$ is also an integer, is
A.
2
B.
0
C.
4
D.
1
2001 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2001 Screening
Area of the parallelogram formed by the lines $y = mx$, $y = mx + 1$, $y = nx$ and $y = nx + 1$ equals
A.
$\left| {m + n} \right|/{\left( {m - n} \right)^2}$
B.
$2/\left| {m + n} \right|$
C.
$1/\left( {\left| {m + n} \right|} \right)$
D.
$1/\left( {\left| {m - n} \right|} \right)$
2001 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 2001
Let $a, b, c$ be real numbers with ${a^2} + {b^2} + {c^2} = 1.$ Show that

the equation $\left| {\matrix{ {ax - by - c} & {bx + ay} & {cx + a} \cr {bx + ay} & { - ax + by - c} & {cy + b} \cr {cx + a} & {cy + b} & { - ax - by + c} \cr } } \right| = 0$


represents a straight line.
2000 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2000 Screening
The incentre of the triangle with vertices $\left( {1,\,\sqrt 3 } \right),\left( {0,\,0} \right)$ and $\left( {2,\,0} \right)$ is
A.
$\left( {1,\,{{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}} \right)$
B.
$\left( {{2 \over 3},\,{1 \over {\sqrt 3 }}} \right)$
C.
$\left( {{2 \over 3},\,{{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}} \right)$
D.
$\left( {1,\,{1 \over {\sqrt 3 }}} \right)$
2000 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2000 Screening
Let $PS$ be the median of the triangle with vertices $P(2, 2),$ $Q(6, -1)$ and $R(7, 3).$ The equation of the line passing through $(1, -1)$ and parallel to $PS$ is
A.
$2x - 9y - 7 = 0$
B.
$2x - 9y - 11 = 0$
C.
$2x + 9y - 11 = 0$
D.
$2x + 9y + 7 = 0$
2000 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 2000
For points $P\,\,\, = \left( {{x_1},\,{y_1}} \right)$ and $Q\,\,\, = \left( {{x_2},\,{y_2}} \right)$ of the co-ordinate plane, a new distance $d\left( {P,\,Q} \right)$ is defined by $d\left( {P,\,Q} \right)$$ = \left( {{x_2},\,{y_2}} \right)\left| {{x_1} - {x_2}} \right| + \left| {{y_1} - {y_2}} \right|.$ Let $O = (0, 0)$ and $A = (3, 2)$. Prove that the set of points in the first quadrant which are equidistant (with respect to the new distance) from $O$ and $A$ consists of the union of a line segment of finite length and an infinite ray. Sketch this set in a labelled diagram.
2000 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 2000
Let $ABC$ and $PQR$ be any two triangles in the same plane. Assume that the prependiculars from the points $A, B, C$ to the sides $QR, RP, PQ$ respectively are concurrent. Using vector methods or otherwise, prove that the prependiculars from $P, Q, R $ to $BC,$ $CA$, $AB$ respectively are also concurrent.
1999 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 1999
If ${x_1},\,{x_2},\,{x_3}$ as well as ${y_1},\,{y_2},\,{y_3}$, are in G.P. with the same common ratio, then the points $\left( {{x_1},\,{y_1}} \right),\left( {{x_2},\,{y_2}} \right)$ and $\left( {{x_3},\,{y_3}} \right).$
A.
lie on a straight line
B.
lie on an ellipse
C.
lie on a circle
D.
are vertices of a triangle
1999 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 1999
Lt $PQR$ be a right angled isosceles triangle, right angled at $P(2, 1)$. If the equation of the line $QR$ is $2x + y = 3,$ then the equation representing the pair of lines $PQ$ and $PR$ is
A.
$3{x^2} - 3{y^2} + 8xy + 20x + 10y + 25 = 0$
B.
$3{x^2} - 3{y^2} + 8xy - 20x - 10y + 25 = 0$
C.
$3{x^2} - 3{y^2} + 8xy + 10x + 15y + 20 = 0$
D.
$3{x^2} - 3{y^2} - 8xy - 10x - 15y - 20 = 0$
1999 JEE Advanced MSQ
IIT-JEE 1999
Let ${L_1}$ be a straight line passing through the origin and ${L_2}$ be the straight line $x + y = 1$. If the intercepts made by the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} - x + 3y = 0$ on ${L_1}$ and ${L_2}$ are equal, then which of the following equations can represent ${L_1}$?
A.
$x + y = 0$
B.
$x -y = 0$
C.
$x + 7y = 0$
D.
$x - 7y = 0$
1998 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 1998
The diagonals of a parralleogram $PQRS$ are along the lines $x + 3y = 4$ and $6x - 2y = 7$. Then $PQRS$ must be a.
A.
rectangle
B.
square
C.
cyclic quadrilateral
D.
rhombus.
1998 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 1998
If $\left( {P\left( {1,2} \right),\,Q\left( {4,6} \right),\,R\left( {5,7} \right)} \right)$ and $S\left( {a,b} \right)$ are the vertices of a parrallelogram $PQRS,$ then
A.
$a = 2,\,b = 4$
B.
$a = 3,\,b = 4$
C.
$a = 2,\,b = 3$
D.
$a = 3,\,b = 5$
1998 JEE Advanced MSQ
IIT-JEE 1998
If the vertices $P, Q, R$ of a triangle $PQR$ are rational points, which of the following points of the triangle $PQR$ is (are) always rational point(s)?
A.
centroid ( A rational point is a point both of whose co-ordinates are rational numbers.)
B.
incentre. ( A rational point is a point both of whose co-ordinates are rational numbers.)
C.
circumcentre ( A rational point is a point both of whose co-ordinates are rational numbers.)
D.
orthocentre ( A rational point is a point both of whose co-ordinates are rational numbers.)
1998 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 1998
Using co-ordinate geometry, prove that the three altitudes of any triangle are concurrent.
1996 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 1996
A rectangle $PQRS$ has its side $PQ$ parallel to the line $y = mx$ and vertices $P, Q$ and $S$ on the lines $y = a, x = b$ and $x = -b,$ respectively. Find the locus of the vertex $R$.
1995 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 1995
The orthocentre of the triangle formed by the lines $xy=0$ and $x+y=1$ is
A.
$\left( {{1 \over 2},\,{1 \over 2}} \right)$
B.
$\left( {{1 \over 3},\,{1 \over 3}} \right)$
C.
$\left( {0,\,0} \right)$
D.
$\left( {{1 \over 4},\,{1 \over 4}} \right)$
1994 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 1994
The locus of a variable point whose distance from $\left( { - 2,\,0} \right)$ is $2/3$ times its distance from the line $x = - {9 \over 2}$ is
A.
ellipse -
B.
parabola
C.
hyperbola
D.
none of these
1994 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 1994
The equations to a pair of opposites sides of parallelogram are ${x^2} - 5x + 6 = 0$ and ${y^2} - 6y + 5 = 0,$ the equations to its diagonals are
A.
$x + 4y = 13,\,y = 4x - 7$
B.
$4x + y = 13,\,4y = x - 7$
C.
$4x + y = 13,\,y = 4x - 7$
D.
$y - 4x = 13,\,y + 4x = 7$
1993 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 1993
A line through $A (-5, -4)$ meets the line $x + 3y + 2 = 0,$ $2x + y + 4 = 0$ and $x - y - 5 = 0$ at the points $B, C$ and $D$ respectively. If ${\left( {15/AB} \right)^2} + {\left( {10/AC} \right)^2} = {\left( {6/AD} \right)^2},$ find the equation of the line.
1993 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 1993
Tagent at a point ${P_1}$ {other than $(0, 0)$} on the curve $y = {x^3}$ meets the curve again at ${P_2}$. The tangent at ${P_2}$ meets the curve at ${P_3}$, and so on. Show that the abscissae of ${P_1},\,{P_2},{P_3}......{P_n},$ form a G.P. Also find the ratio.

[area $\left( {\Delta {P_1},{P_2},{P_3}} \right)$]/[area $\left( {{P_2},{P_3},{P_4}} \right)$]

1993 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 1993
The vertices of a triangle are $A\left( { - 1, - 7} \right)B\left( {5,\,1} \right)$ and $C\left( {1,\,4} \right).$ The equation of the bisector of the angle $\angle ABC$ is ............... .