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On the ellipse x28+y24=1, let P be a point in the second quadrant such that the tangent at P to the ellipse is perpendicular to the line x+2y=0. Let S and S' be the foci of the ellipse and e be its eccentricity. If A is the area of the triangle SPS', then the value of 5-e2·A is
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Options:
  • A 12
  • B 6
  • C 14
  • D 24
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The correct answer is: 6

We have an ellipse x28+y24=1, we have a general point P(8cosθ,2sinθ)

Equation of tangent at point p

x8cosθ+y2sinθ-1=0

Slope =-12cotθ

Given that, tangent at P is perpendicular to the line x+2y=0.

So, product of their slopes are perpendicular -12cotθ×-12=-1

-12cotθ=2

cotθ=-22

cosθ=-223,sinθ=13

So, point P-83,23

A=12×2ae×23

Where, e=a2-b2a2=8-48=12

A=12×2×22×12×23=43So, 5-e2A=5-12×43=6

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