Let P(x0, y0) be the point on the hyperbola 3x2 – 4y2 = 36 which is nearest to line 3x + 2y = 1. Then is equal to.
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Equation of tangent at (x0, y0) is T = 0
⇒ 3 xx0 – 4yy0 = –36
it should be parallel to 3x + 2y = 1
⇒ x0 = – 2y0
∵ (x0 ,y0) lies on curve ⇒ 03x2 – 04y2 = 36
⇒ 3(–2y0)2 – 04y2 = 36
⇒
Point ⇒ or
Nearest point is
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