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Line joining the points (0,3) and (5,-2) is a tangent to the curve y=ax1+x, then
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesBITSATBITSAT 2017
Options:
  • A a=1±3
  • B aϕ
  • C a=-1±3
  • D a=-2±23
Solution:
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The correct answer is: aϕ

Equation of line joining the points (0,3) and (5,-2) is y=3-x.

If this line is tangent to y=ax(x+1), then

(3-x)(x+1)=ax should have equal roots. 

Thus, (a-2)2+12=0

No value of aaϕ

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