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AP EAMCET · Maths · Ellipse

If tangents are drawn to the ellipse x29+y25=1 at the ends of latus recta, then the area of the quadrilateral thus formed is

  1. A 27 sq. units
  2. B 154 sq. units
     
  3. C 132 sq. units
  4. D 45 sq. units
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(A) 27 sq. units

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The given equation of the ellipse is, x29+y25=1 The eccentricity of the ellipse is, e=1-59=23 The coordinates of the endpoints of latus rectum are L2,53,M-2,53,M'-2,-53 and L'2,-53 The equations of tangents at these points are, 2 x+3 y-9=0 -2 x+3 y-9=0…