JEE Main 2019MathematicsHyperbolaNormal To HyperbolamediumMCQ

JEE Main 2019Hyperbola Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot

Question

If the line y = mx + 7 is normal to the hyperbola , then a value of m is :

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Correct answer
D

Step-by-step explanation

Given line y = mx + 7 .....(1)

Given hyperbola



Here and

We know the equation of normal to the hyperbola is



.....(2)

Comparing (1) and (2), we get

=

36m2 = 72 - 54m2

90m2 = 72

m2 =

m =

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