Straight Lines and Pair of Straight Lines

2018 Q451 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The foot of the perpendicular drawn from the origin, on the line, 3x + y = $\lambda $ ($\lambda $ $ \ne $ 0) is P. If the line meets x-axis at A and y-axis at B, then the ratio BP : PA is :
A.
1 : 3
B.
3 : 1
C.
1 : 9
D.
9 : 1
2018 Q452 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The sides of a rhombus ABCD are parallel to the lines, x $-$ y + 2 = 0 and 7x $-$ y + 3 = 0. If the diagonals of the rhombus intersect P(1, 2) and the vertex A (different from the origin) is on the y-axis, then the coordinate of A is :
A.
${5 \over 2}$
B.
${7 \over 4}$
C.
2
D.
${7 \over 2}$
2018 Q453 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
In a triangle ABC, coordinates of A are (1, 2) and the equations of the medians through B and C are respectively, x + y = 5 and x = 4. Then area of $\Delta $ ABC (in sq. units) is :
A.
12
B.
4
C.
5
D.
9
2017 Q454 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A square, of each side 2, lies above the x-axis and has one vertex at the origin. If one of the sides passing through the origin makes an angle 30o with the positive direction of the x-axis, then the sum of the x-coordinates of the vertices of the square is :
A.
$2\sqrt 3 - 1$
B.
$2\sqrt 3 - 2$
C.
$\sqrt 3 - 2$
D.
$\sqrt 3 - 1$
2017 Q455 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let k be an integer such that the triangle with vertices (k, – 3k), (5, k) and (–k, 2) has area 28 sq. units. Then the orthocentre of this triangle is at the point :
A.
$\left( {1,{3 \over 4}} \right)$
B.
$\left( {1, - {3 \over 4}} \right)$
C.
$\left( {2,{1 \over 2}} \right)$
D.
$\left( {2, - {1 \over 2}} \right)$
2016 Q456 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A ray of light is incident along a line which meets another line, 7x − y + 1 = 0, at the point (0, 1). The ray is then reflected from this point along the line, y + 2x = 1. Then the equation of the line of incidence of the ray of light is :
A.
41x − 38y + 38 = 0
B.
41x + 25y − 25 = 0
C.
41x + 38y − 38 = 0
D.
41x − 25y + 25 = 0
2016 Q457 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A straight line through origin O meets the lines 3y = 10 − 4x and 8x + 6y + 5 = 0 at points A and B respectively. Then O divides the segment AB in the ratio :
A.
2 : 3
B.
1 : 2
C.
4 : 1
D.
3 : 4
2016 Q458 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The point (2, 1) is translated parallel to the line L : x− y = 4 by $2\sqrt 3 $ units. If the newpoint Q lies in the third quadrant, then the equation of the line passing through Q and perpendicular to L is :
A.
x + y = 2 $-$ $\sqrt 6 $
B.
x + y = 3 $-$ 3$\sqrt 6 $
C.
x + y = 3 $-$ 2$\sqrt 6 $
D.
2x + 2y = 1 $-$ $\sqrt 6 $
2016 Q459 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If a variable line drawn through the intersection of the lines ${x \over 3} + {y \over 4} = 1$ and ${x \over 4} + {y \over 3} = 1,$ meets the coordinate axes at A and B, (A $ \ne $ B), then the locus of the midpoint of AB is :
A.
6xy = 7(x + y)
B.
4(x + y)2 − 28(x + y) + 49 = 0
C.
7xy = 6(x + y)
D.
14(x + y)2 − 97(x + y) + 168 = 0
2016 Q460 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Two sides of a rhombus are along the lines, $x - y + 1 = 0$ and $7x - y - 5 = 0$. If its diagonals intersect at $(-1, -2)$, then which one of the following is a vertex of this rhombus?
A.
$\left( {{{ 1} \over 3}, - {8 \over 3}} \right)$
B.
$\left( - {{{ 10} \over 3}, - {7 \over 3}} \right)$
C.
$\left( { - 3, - 9} \right)$
D.
$\left( { - 3, - 8} \right)$
2015 Q461 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The number of points, having both co-ordinates as integers, that lie in the interior of the triangle with vertices $(0, 0)$ $(0, 41)$ and $(41, 0)$ is :
A.
820
B.
780
C.
901
D.
861
2014 Q462 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $a, b, c$ and $d$ be non-zero numbers. If the point of intersection of the lines $4ax + 2ay + c = 0$ and $5bx + 2by + d = 0$ lies in the fourth quadrant and is equidistant from the two axes then :
A.
$3bc - 2ad = 0$
B.
$3bc + 2ad = 0$
C.
$2bc - 3ad = 0$
D.
$2bc + 3ad = 0$
2014 Q463 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
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 $(1, -1)$ band parallel to PS is :
A.
$4x + 7y + 3 = 0$
B.
$2x - 9y - 11 = 0$
C.
$4x - 7y - 11 = 0$
D.
$2x + 9y + 7 = 0$
2014 Q464 JEE Advanced Numerical
14 Mar 2026
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 Q465 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A ray of light along $x + \sqrt 3 y = \sqrt 3 $ gets reflected upon reaching $X$-axis, the equation of the reflected ray is :
A.
$y = x + \sqrt 3 $
B.
$\sqrt 3 y = x - \sqrt 3 $
C.
$y = \sqrt 3 x - \sqrt 3 $
D.
$\sqrt 3 y = x - 1$
2013 Q466 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The $x$-coordinate of the incentre of the triangle that has the coordinates of mid points of its sides as $(0, 1) (1, 1)$ and $(1, 0)$ is :
A.
$2 + \sqrt 2 $
B.
$2 - \sqrt 2 $
C.
$1 + \sqrt 2 $
D.
$1 - \sqrt 2 $
2013 Q467 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
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.
$a + b - c < 0$
2012 Q468 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the line $2x + y = k$ passes through the point which divides the line segment joining the points $(1, 1)$ and $(2, 4)$ in the ratio $3 : 2$, then $k$ equals :
A.
${{29 \over 5}}$
B.
$5$
C.
$6$
D.
${{11 \over 5}}$
2011 Q469 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
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 $
Statement-2: In any triangle, bisector of an angle divide 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 false.
C.
Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.
D.
Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
2011 Q470 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
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.
$\sqrt {3y} + x - 3 + 2\sqrt 3 = 0$
2010 Q471 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The line $L$ given by ${x \over 5} + {y \over b} = 1$ passes through the point $\left( {13,32} \right)$. The line K is parrallel to $L$ and has the equation ${x \over c} + {y \over 3} = 1.$ Then the distance between $L$ and $K$ is :
A.
$\sqrt {17} $
B.
${{17} \over {\sqrt {15} }}$
C.
${{23} \over {\sqrt {17} }}$
D.
${{23} \over {\sqrt {15} }}$
2009 Q472 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The shortest distance between the line $y - x = 1$ and the curve $x = {y^2}$ is :
A.
${{2\sqrt 3 } \over 8}$
B.
${{3\sqrt 2 } \over 5}$
C.
${{\sqrt 3 } \over 4}$
D.
${{3\sqrt 2 } \over 8}$
2009 Q473 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The lines $p\left( {{p^2} + 1} \right)x - y + q = 0$ and $\left( {{p^2} + 1} \right){}^2x + \left( {{p^2} + 1} \right)y + 2q$ $=0$ are perpendicular to a common line for :
A.
exactly one values of $p$
B.
exactly two values of $p$
C.
more than two values of $p$
D.
no value of $p$
2008 Q474 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining P(1, 4) and Q(k, 3) has y-intercept -4. Then a possible value of k is :
A.
1
B.
2
C.
-2
D.
-4
2008 Q475 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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 Q476 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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 Q477 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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 Q478 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
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 Q479 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let A $\left( {h,k} \right)$, B$\left( {1,1} \right)$ and C $(2, 1)$ be the vertices of a right angled triangle with AC as its hypotenuse. If the area of the triangle is $1$ square unit, then the set of values which $'k'$ can take is given by :
A.
$\left\{ { - 1,3} \right\}$
B.
$\left\{ { - 3, - 2} \right\}$
C.
$\left\{ { 1,3} \right\}$
D.
$\left\{ {0,2} \right\}$
2007 Q480 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If one of the lines of $m{y^2} + \left( {1 - {m^2}} \right)xy - m{x^2} = 0$ is a bisector of angle between the lines $xy = 0,$ then $m$ is :
A.
$1$
B.
$2$
C.
$-1/2$
D.
$-2$
2007 Q481 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $P = \left( { - 1,0} \right),\,Q = \left( {0,0} \right)$ and $R = \left( {3,3\sqrt 3 } \right)$ be three point. The equation of the bisector of the angle $PQR$ is :
A.
${{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}x + y = 0$
B.
$x + \sqrt {3y} = 0$
C.
$\sqrt 3 x + y = 0$
D.
$x + {{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}y = 0$
2007 Q482 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
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 Q483 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
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 Q484 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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 Q485 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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 Q486 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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)
2006 Q487 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If $\left( {a,{a^2}} \right)$ falls inside the angle made by the lines $y = {x \over 2},$ $x > 0$ and $y = 3x,$ $x > 0,$ then a belong to :
A.
$\left( {0,{1 \over 2}} \right)$
B.
$\left( {3,\infty } \right)$
C.
$\left( {{1 \over 2},3} \right)$
D.
$\left( {-3,-{1 \over 2}} \right)$
2006 Q488 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A straight line through the point $A (3, 4)$ is such that its intercept between the axes is bisected at $A$. Its equation is :
A.
$x + y = 7$
B.
$3x - 4y + 7 = 0$
C.
$4x + 3y = 24$
D.
$3x + 4y = 25$
2005 Q489 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If a vertex of a triangle is $(1, 1)$ and the mid points of two sides through this vertex are $(-1, 2)$ and $(3, 2)$ then the centroid of the triangle is :
A.
$\left( { - 1,{7 \over 3}} \right)$
B.
$\left( {{{ - 1} \over 3},{7 \over 3}} \right)$
C.
$\left( { 1,{7 \over 3}} \right)$
D.
$\left( {{{ 1} \over 3},{7 \over 3}} \right)$
2005 Q490 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If non zero numbers $a, b, c$ are in $H.P.,$ then the straight line ${x \over a} + {y \over b} + {1 \over c} = 0$ always passes through a fixed point. That point is :
A.
$(-1,2)$
B.
$(-1, -2)$
C.
$(1, -2)$
D.
$\left( {1, - {1 \over 2}} \right)$
2005 Q491 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The line parallel to the $x$ - axis and passing through the intersection of the lines $ax + 2by + 3b = 0$ and $bx - 2ay - 3a = 0,$ where $(a, b)$ $ \ne $ $(0, 0)$ is :
A.
below the $x$ - axis at a distance of ${3 \over 2}$ from it
B.
below the $x$ - axis at a distance of ${2 \over 3}$ from it
C.
above the $x$ - axis at a distance of ${3 \over 2}$ from it
D.
above the $x$ - axis at a distance of ${2 \over 3}$ from it
2005 Q492 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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 Q493 JEE Advanced Numerical
14 Mar 2026
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 Q494 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the sum of the slopes of the lines given by ${x^2} - 2cxy - 7{y^2} = 0$ is four times their product $c$ has the value :
A.
$-2$
B.
$-1$
C.
$2$
D.
$1$
2004 Q495 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If one of the lines given by $6{x^2} - xy + 4c{y^2} = 0$ is $3x + 4y = 0,$ then $c$ equals :
A.
$-3$
B.
$-1$
C.
$3$
D.
$1$
2004 Q496 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The equation of the straight line passing through the point $(4, 3)$ and making intercepts on the co-ordinate axes whose sum is $-1$ is :
A.
${x \over 2} - {y \over 3} = 1$ and ${x \over -2} +{y \over 1} = 1$
B.
${x \over 2} - {y \over 3} = -1$ and ${x \over -2} +{y \over 1} = -1$
C.
${x \over 2} + {y \over 3} = 1$ and ${x \over 2} +{y \over 1} = 1$
D.
${x \over 2} + {y \over 3} = -1$ and ${x \over -2} +{y \over 1} = -1$
2004 Q497 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $A\left( {2, - 3} \right)$ and $B\left( {-2, 1} \right)$ be vertices of a triangle $ABC$. If the centroid of this triangle moves on the line $2x + 3y = 1$, then the locus of the vertex $C$ is the line :
A.
$3x - 2y = 3$
B.
$2x - 3y = 7$
C.
$3x + 2y = 5$
D.
$2x + 3y = 9$
2004 Q498 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
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 Q499 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Locus of centroid of the triangle whose vertices are $\left( {a\cos t,a\sin t} \right),\left( {b\sin t, - b\cos t} \right)$ and $\left( {1,0} \right),$ where $t$ is a parameter, is :
A.
${\left( {3x + 1} \right)^2} + {\left( {3y} \right)^2} = {a^2} - {b^2}$
B.
${\left( {3x - 1} \right)^2} + {\left( {3y} \right)^2} = {a^2} - {b^2}$
C.
${\left( {3x - 1} \right)^2} + {\left( {3y} \right)^2} = {a^2} + {b^2}$
D.
${\left( {3x + 1} \right)^2} + {\left( {3y} \right)^2} = {a^2} + {b^2}$
2003 Q500 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the equation of the locus of a point equidistant from the point $\left( {{a_{1,}}{b_1}} \right)$ and $\left( {{a_{2,}}{b_2}} \right)$ is
$\left( {{a_1} - {a_2}} \right)x + \left( {{b_1} - {b_2}} \right)y + c = 0$ , then the value of $'c'$ is :
A.
$\sqrt {{a_1}^2 + {b_1}^2 - {a_2}^2 - {b_2}^2} $
B.
${1 \over 2}\left( {{a_2}^2 + {b_2}^2 - {a_1}^2 - {b_1}^2} \right)$
C.
${{a_1}^2 - {a_2}^2 + {b_1}^2 - {b_2}^2}$
D.
${1 \over 2}\left( {{a_1}^2 + {a_2}^2 + {b_1}^2 + {b_2}^2} \right)$.