The number of lines intersecting at a point are called concurrent lines and their point of intersection is called the point of concurrence. Equations of the given lines are
3x – 4y + 5 = 0 …(i)
7x-8y + 5 = 0 …(ii)
4x + 5y – 45 = 0 …(iii)
By (i) x 2 – (ii), we get – x + 5 = 0
∴ x = 5
Substituting x = 5 in (i), we get 3(5) – 4y + 5 = 0
∴ -4y = – 20
∴ y = 5
∴ The point of intersection of lines (i) and (ii) is given by (5, 5).
Substituting x = 5 and y = 5 in L.H.S. of (iii),
we get L.H.S. = 4(5) + 5(5) – 45
= 20 + 25 – 45
= 0
= R.H.S.
∴ Line (iii) also passes through (5, 5). Hence, the given three lines are concurrent and the point of concurrence is (5, 5).
