Q84 / 125 · BITSAT 2017 · Mathematics

Line joining the points (0,3) and (5,-2) is a tangent to the curve y=ax1+x, then

  • A
    a=1±3
  • Correct answer
    B
    a∈ϕ
  • C
    a=-1±3
  • D
    a=-2±23

Solution

Equation of line joining the points (0,3) and (5,-2) is y=3-x.

If this line is tangent to y=ax(x+1), then

(3-x)(x+1)=ax should have equal roots. 

Thus, (a-2)2+12=0

⇒ No value of a⇒a∈ϕ

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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