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If the line y=mx+73 is normal to the hyperbola x224-y218=1, then a value of m is:
MathematicsHyperbolaJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (09 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 52
  • B 35
  • C 152
  • D 25
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 25

The given equation of the hyperbola is x224-y218=1, which is of the form x2a2-y2b2=1.

a2=24; b2=18

We know that the equation of a normal of slope m to the hyperbola x2a2-y2b2=1 is y=mx±ma2+b2a2-b2m2

Thus, the equation of the normal to the given hyperbola is y=mx±m24+1824-18m2

y=mx±m4224-18m2

Given, the normal is y=mx+73

Hence, comparing the two equations, we get 42m24-18m2=73

 42m224-18m2=49×3

 42×42m2=49×324-18m2

 12m2=24-18m2

 m2=2430=45

 m=±45=±25.

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