If The Line y = 2x + λ Be A Tangent To The Hyperbola 36x2 – 25y2 = 3600, Then λ Is Equal To     

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Question

If the line y = 2x + λ be a tangent to the hyperbola 36x2 – 25y2 = 3600, then λ is equal to     

Solution

Correct option is

±16

 

The equation of the hyperbola is .

The line y = 2x + λ touches this hyperbola, if 

           

   

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