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JEE Main 2016Application Of Derivatives Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2016 (Online) 10th April Morning Slot

Question

Let C be a curve given by y(x) = 1 + If P is a point on C, such that the tangent at P has slope , then a point through which the normal at P passes, is :

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Correct answer
C(1, 7)

Step-by-step explanation

Given,

y = 1 +

    =

   4x 3 = 9

   x = 3

   y = 1 + = 4

   Equation of normal at point P(3,4)

y 4 = (x 3)

   2y 8 = 3x + 9

    3x + 2y 17 = 0

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