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The normal to the curve x2+2xy-3y2=0, at 1, 1
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesJEE MainJEE Main 2015 (04 Apr)
Options:
  • A Meets the curve again in the fourth quadrant
  • B Does not meet the curve again
  • C Meets the curve again in the second quadrant
  • D Meets the curve again in the third quadrant
Solution:
1330 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Meets the curve again in the fourth quadrant
Given x2+2xy-3y2=0

x+3yx-y=0

Pair of straight lines passing through the origin.

 x+3y=0  or  x-y=0

Normal exists at 1, 1 which is on x-y=0

  The slope of normal at 1, 1=-1 

  Equation of normal will be

y-1=-x-1    y-y1=mx-x1

y-1=-x+1

x+y=2

Now, find the point of intersection with x+3y=0

   x+y=2x+3y=0
  ----------------
   -2y=2   y=-1, x=3

 3, -1 lies in the fourth quadrant.

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