The number of values of ' $c$ ' for which the line $y=4 x+c$ touches the ellipse…
The number of values of ' $c$ ' for which the line $y=4 x+c$ touches the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{4}+\frac{y^2}{1}=1$ is
- 0
- 1
- 2
- Infinite
Solution
The possible value of ' $c$ ' for which the line $y=4 x+c$ touches the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{4}+\frac{y^2}{1}=1$ is $c= \pm \sqrt{4 \times 4+1}= \pm 3$
Asked in: AP EAMCET 2020 (22 Sep Shift 1)
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