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Let the ellipse E:x2+9y2=9 intersect the positive x- and y-axes at the points A and B respectively. Let the major axis of E be a diameter of the circle C. Let the line passing through A and B meet the circle C at the point P. If the area of the triangle with vertices A, P and the origin O is mn, where m and n are coprime, then m-n is equal to
MathematicsEllipseJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (10 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 16
  • B 15
  • C 17
  • D 18
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The correct answer is: 17

Given,

Ellipse E:x2+9y2=9 ........i

Now point A3,0 & B0,1 which is the intersection of given ellipse with positive axis,

So, equation of line passing through A & B is given by,

L:x3+y1=1x=3-3y .......ii

Now equation of Circle with diametric point -3,0 & 3,0 is given by,

C:x2+y2=9 ........iii

Let Q be foot of perpendicular from P upon major axis,

So, from ii & iii we get,

3-3y2+y2=9

y=95, 0

Hence, PQ=95

Now Area of triangle will be,

=12×OA×PQ=12×3×95=2710

Hence, m-n=17

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