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If the line y=mx is one of the bisectors of x2+4xy-y2=0, then value of 2m=
MathematicsPair of LinesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2020 (23 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A -1+5
  • B 1+5
  • C -1-51
  • D 1-51
Solution:
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The correct answer is: -1+5

Given: x2+4xy-y2=0

This is the equation of pair of straight lines so comparing it with ax2+2hxy+by2=0 we get, 

a=1, b=-1, h=2

As we know the equation of the bisector is given by, x2-y2a-b=xyh

x2-y21--1=xy2

x2-xy-y2=0

As y=mx is one of the bisector

x2-xmx-mx2=0

x2-mx2-m2x2=0

m2+m-1=0

m=-1±52

2m=-1±5

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