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If ax2+2hxy+by2-82x+98y+144=0 is the equation of a parabola with focus (2, -3) and directrix 3x-2y+5=0, then ax2+2hxy+by2=0 represents
MathematicsParabolaTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (05 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A two lines making an angle π3 at origin
  • B a conic with eccentricity ab
  • C two perpendicular lines
  • D two coincident lines
Solution:
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The correct answer is: two coincident lines

For parabola, PS=PN

x-22+y+32=3x-2y+532+-22

13x2-4x+4+y2+6y+9=9x2+4y2+25-12xy-20y+30x

4x2+9y2+12xy-82x+98y+144=0

Comparing with given parabola

a=4b=9h=-6

Now, 4x2-12xy+9y2=0

2x-3y2=0

It represents two coincident lines.

 

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