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If equation (10x-5)2+(10y-4)2=λ2(3x+4y-1)2 represents a hyperbola, then
MathematicsHyperbolaBITSATBITSAT 2017
Options:
  • A -2<λ<2
  • B λ>2
  • C λ<-2 or λ>2
  • D 0<λ<2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: λ<-2 or λ>2

Given, equation of hyperbola is

10x-52+10y-42=λ23x+4y-12 can be rewritten as

x-122+y-2523x+4y-15=λ2

This is of the form of PSPM=e

Where, P is any point on the hyperbola and S is a focus and M is the point of directrix.

Here, λ2>1λ>2  e>1

 λ<-2 or λ>2

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