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The line 2x+y=3 interesects the ellipse 4x2+y2=5 at two points. The point of intersection of the tangents to the ellipse at these points is
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Options:
  • A 56,56
  • B 53,56
  • C 56,53
  • D 53,53
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The correct answer is: 56,53

Let the required point be h,k.

Now from this point, the equation of chord of contact to the ellipse is T=0

4hx+ky=5 which is same as 2x+y=3
4h2=k1=53h=56, k=53
Point of intersection of the tangents is 56,53

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