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AP EAMCET · Maths · 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. A 0
  2. B 1
  3. C 2
  4. D Infinite
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(C) 2

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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 \(c= \pm \sqrt{4 \times 4+1}= \pm 3\)