ExamBro
ExamBro
TS EAMCET · Maths · Ellipse

The values of c such that the line \(y=4 x+c\) touches the ellipse \(\frac{x^2}{4}+\frac{y^2}{1}=1\) is

  1. A \(\pm 13\)
  2. B \(\pm 7\)
  3. C \(\pm \sqrt{65}\)
  4. D \(\pm \sqrt{74}\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) \(\pm \sqrt{65}\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

\(y=4 x+c\) \(\Rightarrow \quad \frac{x^2}{4}+\frac{y^2}{1}=1\) If \(y=m x+c\) is tangent then \(\begin{aligned} & c^2=a^2 m^2+b^2 \\ & \Rightarrow \quad c^2=4(4)^2+1^2=65 \\ & \therefore \quad c^2= \pm \sqrt{65} .\end{aligned}\)