Q53 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (27 Jul Shift 2) · Mathematics

Let E be an ellipse whose axes are parallel to the co-ordinates axes, having its centre at 3,-4, one focus at 4,-4 and one vertex at 5,-4. If mx-y=4,m>0 is a tangent to the ellipse E, then the value of 5m2 is equal to _____ .

Correct answer: 3

Solution

We know that, If the standard ellipse is shifted to have center h, k, then it's equation is x-h2a2+y-k2b2=1

The center is Ch, k
The vertices on the major axis are Ah+a, k and A'h-a, k
The foci are Sh+ae, k and S'h-ae, k

The eccentricity e=a2-b2a2

Given C3,-4,S4,-4 and A5,-4

Therefore, h, k=3, -4

h+a, k=5, -4

h+ae, k=4, -4

Figure

Clearly, a=2 &ae=1

⇒e=12

We know that, b2=a21-e2

b2=a2-a2e2

b2=22-1

⇒b2=3

So, equation of ellipse x-324+y+423=1

Intersecting with given tangent

x2-6x+94+m2x23=1

⇒3x2-6x+9+4m2x2=12

⇒3x2-18x+27+4m2x2=12

⇒3+4m2x2-18x+15=0

Now, D=0 (as it is tangent)

⇒182=43+4m2×15

So, 5m2=3.

Hence, the correct answer is 3.

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