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
  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 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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