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If xcosθ+ysinθ=p is the normal form and y=mx+c is the slope - intercept form of the line x+2y+1=0, then tan-1tanθ+m+c=
MathematicsStraight LinesTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2020 (09 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 0
  • B π2
  • C π
  • D π4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: π4

x+2y+1=0

y=-12x-12 is the slope intercept form

so m=-12C=-12

x5+y5/2=-15  is the normal form 

so cosθ=15sinθ=25tanθ=2

tan-12-12-12=tan-11=π4

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