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If one of the lines of the pair $a x^{2}+2 h x y+b y^{2}=0$ bisects the angle between positive direction of the axes, then $a, b$ and $h$ satisfy the relation
MathematicsPair of LinesMHT CETMHT CET 2011
Options:
  • A $a+b=2|h|$
  • B $a+b=-2 h$
  • C $a-b=2|h|$
  • D $(a-b)^{2}=4 h^{2}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $a+b=-2 h$
$y=x$, should satisfy $a x^{2}+2 h x y+b y^{2}=0$
$$
\Rightarrow \quad a+b=-2 h
$$

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