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AP EAMCET · Maths · Application of Derivatives

If y=4 x-6 is a tangent to the curve y2=ax4+b at (3,6), then the values of a & b are

  1. A a=49  &  b=-49
  2. B a=0  &  b=49
  3. C a=-49  &  b=-49
  4. D a=49  &  b=0
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(D) a=49  &  b=0

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y2=ax4+b ⇒2ydydx=4ax3 ⇒dydx=4ax32y Slope of tangent at 3,6=4a×2712=9a Given equation of tangent y=4x-6 Slope of tangent =4 ⇒9a=4 ⇒a=49 3,6  lies on  y2=ax4+b ⇒36=49×81+b ⇒b=0 Hence, a=49  &  b=0