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Let λx-2y=μ be a tangent to the hyperbola a2x2-y2=b2. Then λa2-μb2 is equal to
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Options:
  • A -2
  • B -4
  • C 2
  • D 4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 4

Given that λx-2y=μ is a tangent to the curve a2x2-y2=b2 

So a2x2-λx-μ22=b2

4a2-λ2x2+2λμx-μ2-4b2=0

So for the line to be tangent, the condition is discriminant =0

i.e. 4λ2μ2+44a2-λ2μ2+4b2=0

4λ2b2-4a2μ2=16a2b2

Hence, λ2a2-μ2b2=4

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