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TS EAMCET · Maths · Pair of Lines

The equation 3ax2-16xy-a2-10y2=0 represents

  1. A two perpendicular lines if a=-5
  2. B two parallel lines if a satisfies 3a3+30a+64=0
  3. C two parallel lines if a satisfies 3a3-30a-64=0
  4. D two perpendicular lines if a=-2
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(D) two perpendicular lines if a=-2

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Given equation is 3ax2-16xy-a2-10y2=0   ...1 Comparing with Ax2+2Hxy+by2=0, we get A=3a, 2H=-16, B=-a2-10 If equation 1 represents pair of parallel lines then H2=AB ⇒ -82=3a-a2-10 ⇒ 3a3-30a+64=0   ...2 Also,…