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AP EAMCET · Maths · Ellipse

For the ellipse \(\frac{x^2}{18}+\frac{y^2}{32}=1\), if a tangent with slope \(\frac{-4}{3}\) intersects the major and minor axes at \(P\) and \(Q\) respectively. Find \(P\) and \(Q\).

  1. A \(P(0,8), Q(6,0)\)
  2. B \(P(0,6), Q(8,0)\)
  3. C \(P(3 \sqrt{2}, 0), Q(0,4 \sqrt{2})\)
  4. D \(P(0,3 \sqrt{2}), Q(4 \sqrt{2}, 0)\)
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(A) \(P(0,8), Q(6,0)\)

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Equation of tangent to the ellipse \(\frac{x^2}{18}+\frac{y^2}{32}=1\) having slope \(-\frac{4}{3}\) is…