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If M(4, q) is the mid-point of the line joining L(p, -2) and N(q, p). Find the values ...

If M(4, q) is the mid-point of the line joining L(p, -2) and N(q, p). Find the values of p and q
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  • A P = 2, q = 4
  • B P = 3, q = 1
  • C P = 5, q = 3
  • D P = 6, q = 2
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
\(\frac{p + q}{2}\) = 4
p + q = 8 ....(i)
\(\frac{p - 2}{2}\) = q
p - 2q 2 ....(ii)
q = 2, p = 6
3q = 6

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