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If the ellipse x2a2+y2b2=1 meets the line x7+y26=1 on the x-axis and the line x7-y26=1 on the y-axis, then the eccentricity of the ellipse is
MathematicsEllipseJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (25 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 57
  • B 267
  • C 37
  • D 257
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The correct answer is: 57

Given,

x2a2+y2b2=1 meets the line x7+y26=1 on the x-axis, so at x-axis y=0 putting in both equation and comparing we get, a=7 

And x2a2+y2b2=1 meets the line x7-y26=1 on the y-axis where x=0 so putting in both equation and comparing we get, b=26

Therefore, e2=1-b2a2=1-2449

e=2549=57

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