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Let S be the set of all the natural numbers, for which the line xa+yb=2 is a tangent to the curve xan+ybn=2 at the point a,b, ab0. Then
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (26 Jun Shift 1)
Options:
  • A S=ϕ
  • B nS=1
  • C S=2k:kN
  • D S=N
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The correct answer is: S=N

xan+ybn=2

Differentiating, we get, 

nxan11a+nybn11bdydx=0

dydx=-1axan11bybn1=baxbyan1dydxa,b=baabban1 =ba

So, equation of the tangent to the curve at a,b will be yb=baxa  yb1=xa+1

xa+yb=2

i.e. SN

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