One or more options correct
Let with be the solution of for passing through the point . Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- A.
- B. The curve obtained is a hyperbola of eccentricity
- C. The slope of the tangent at is
- D. The tangent at meets the -axis at
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Answer: A
The equation is homogeneous; put . Then gives , hence and , i.e. . The point gives , so . At , : (A) true. Writing it as shows a rectangular hyperbola, eccentricity , not : (B) false. Differentiating, , so at the slope is : (C) false. The tangent meets the -axis where , not : (D) false. Hence only option A is correct. The homogeneous substitution and the observation that the family is a set of rectangular hyperbolas through the origin make each remaining option a quick check.
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