Ellipse 2 Question 18
18. Find the equation of the common tangent in 1st quadrant to the circle
(2005, 4M)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 18. (a)
Solution:
- Let the common tangent to
Since, Eqs. (i) and (ii) are same tangent.
Since, tangent is in Ist quadrant.
So, the equation of the common tangent is
which meets coordinate axes at
