Locating Position of Point P(x,y): Lines, Quadrilaterals & Triangles

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The discussion revolves around determining the position of a point P(x,y) relative to various geometric constructs, including lines, quadrilaterals, and triangles. The original poster outlines several scenarios for assessing the point's location based on equations of lines and geometric shapes.

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  • Participants inquire about the specifics of the original poster's question, including the meaning of "locate" and the definitions of regions such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right." There is also a request for clarification on whether the conditions presented are separate questions and what results can be derived from substituting the point into the line equations.

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How to locate position of a point say P(x,y) according to the following:

a) 2 lines (ax+by+c=0) and (AX+BY+C=0)(in between or outside)

b)IN the upper region or in the lower region of a line(ax+by+c=0)

c)IN the left or right region of a line(almost same as above)

d)INside a Quadilateral or not

e)INside a triangle or not.
 
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Are you given anything to look at or is this all that is given?
 
First, I really don't understand what you're asking us... I don't see a question mark.

But, more importantly, you need to show us what you've attempted before we can begin to help you.
 
atavistic said:
How to locate position of a point say P(x,y) according to the following:

a) 2 lines (ax+by+c=0) and (AX+BY+C=0)(in between or outside)

b)IN the upper region or in the lower region of a line(ax+by+c=0)

c)IN the left or right region of a line(almost same as above)

d)INside a Quadilateral or not

e)INside a triangle or not.
Are these 4 separate conditions- 4 separate questions? What do you mean by "locate". What would you accept as the "location" of a point? What do you mean by "upper" and "lower" or "left" and "right" region of an oblique line?
 
I am just asking the theory and not an answer.I mean what results will I obtain when I put the point (x,y) in the equation of line(s).And with the result what can I know about the position of the point.
 

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