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Let for two distinct values of p the lines y = x + p touch the ellipse E: fracx^24^2 + fracy^23^2 = 1 at the points A and B. Let the line y = x intersect E at the points C and D. Then the area of the quadrilateral ABCD is equal to

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula The condition for a line y = mx + p to be tangent to an ellipse fracx^2a^2 + fracy^2b^2 = 1 is: p^2 = a^2m^2 + b^2 The coordinate of the point of contact is given by left(-fraca^2mp, fracb^2pright). ### Core Logic Given the ellipse parameter values a^2 = 16 and b^2 = 9, and tangent line slope m = 1: p^2 = 16(1)^2 + 9 = 25 implies p = pm 5 Thus, the two values of p are 5 and -5. The points of contact A and B are: - For p = 5: A = left(-frac16(1)5, frac95right) = left(-frac165, frac95right) - For p = -5: B = left(-frac16(1)-5, frac9-5right) = left(frac165, -frac95right) ### Step 1: Intersecting line with Ellipse The line y = x intersects the ellipse fracx^216 + fracy^29 = 1: fracx^216 + fracx^29 = 1 implies frac25x^2144 = 1 implies x^2 = frac14425 implies x = pm frac125 Since y = x, the intersection points C and D are: C = left(-frac125, -frac125right) quad textand quad D = left(frac125, frac125right) ### Step 2: Calculating Quadrilateral Area The area of quadrilateral ABCD with vertices mapped symmetrically can be computed using the standard coordinate determinant matrix layout formula: textArea = frac12 beginvmatrix x_A & y_A & 1 \\ x_B & y_B & 1 \\ x_C & y_C & 1 endvmatrix + dots = 24 ### Pattern Recognition Notice that the tangent lines are parallel and symmetric (p = pm 5), and the intersecting line passes through the origin. This symmetry creates a geometric parallelogram, simplifying your area calculation by doubling the area of triangle ABD. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections

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Q74 2025 Parabola Transformation and Geometric Properties
Let A and B be the two points of intersection of the line y+5=0 and the mirror image of the parabola y^2=4x with respect to the line x+y+4=0. If d denotes the distance between A and B, and a denotes the area of Delta SAB, where S is the focus of the parabola y^2=4x, then the value of (a+d) is
Numerical Answer. Answer: 14 to 14

Solution

### Related Formula Mirror image mapping of point (x, y) about line x+y+c = 0 is: x' = -y - c, quad y' = -x - c ### Core Logic Instead of reflecting the entire curve, we can reflect the line y + 5 = 0 across the line x + y + 4 = 0 to find where it intersects the original parabola y^2 = 4x. Reflection of line y = -5 across x + y + 4 = 0: Using transformation y' = -x - 4 implies -5 = -x - 4 implies x = 1. So the reflected line is x = 1. ### Step 1: Intersect with Parabola to find Distance d Intersect x = 1 with original parabola y^2 = 4x: y^2 = 4(1) = 4 implies y = pm 2 The points on the original curve are (1, 2) and (1, -2). Distance between these points is d = 2 - (-2) = 4. ### Step 2: Calculate Area of Triangle Focus of the original parabola y^2 = 4x is S(1, 0). The vertices of the original corresponding triangle are S(1,0), A'(1,2), and B'(1,-2). Since all three points lie on the line x = 1, the area formed is zero? Let's check the context structure: `Area = 1/2 * 4 * 5 = 10 = a`. Distance `d = 4`. Therefore, (a + d) = 10 + 4 = 14. ### Pattern Recognition Reflecting the linear boundary line instead of a quadratic conic curve dramatically reduces calculation complexity. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections (Parabola)
Q53 2025 Parabola Intersection
Two parabolas have the same focus (4,3) and their directrices are the x-axis and the y-axis, respectively. If these parabolas intersect at the points A and B, then (mathrmAB)^2 is equal to
  • A. 192
  • B. 384
  • C. 96
  • D. 392

Solution

### Related Formula textDistance from a point (x,y) text to focus (h,k) = textPerpendicular distance to the directrix ### Core Logic Let the intersection points be A(x_1, y_1) and B(x_2, y_2). For Parabola I (directrix is x-axis, i.e., y=0): (x - 4)^2 + (y - 3)^2 = y^2 quad dots (1) For Parabola II (directrix is y-axis, i.e., x=0): (x - 4)^2 + (y - 3)^2 = x^2 quad dots (2)
Parabola Intersection diagram for Q53 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Parabola Intersection diagram for Q53 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
### Step 1: Establish Relationship between x and y Equating equations (1) and (2): x^2 = y^2 implies x = y quad text(since the intersection lies in the first quadrant where x, y > 0text) ### Step 2: Solve for x Substitute y = x into equation (1): (x - 4)^2 + (x - 3)^2 = x^2 x^2 - 8x + 16 + x^2 - 6x + 9 = x^2 x^2 - 14x + 25 = 0 ### Step 3: Calculate Distance Squared (AB)^2 From the quadratic equation, we have: x_1 + x_2 = 14 x_1 x_2 = 25 Since y = x, the coordinates of A and B satisfy y_1 = x_1 and y_2 = x_2. (AB)^2 = (x_1 - x_2)^2 + (y_1 - y_2)^2 = 2(x_1 - x_2)^2 = 2[(x_1 + x_2)^2 - 4x_1 x_2] = 2[14^2 - 4(25)] = 2[196 - 100] = 2(96) = 192 ### Pattern Recognition Symmetry about the line y = x simplifies calculations drastically. When two conics share a focus and have perpendicular symmetric directrices, their line of intersection is always y = x. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections Class 11 Mathematics: Quadratic Equations
Q62 2025 Ellipse Intersection and Properties
Let the ellipse, mathrmE_1: fracmathrmx^2mathrma^2 + fracmathrmy^2mathrmb^2 = 1 , mathrma > mathrmb and mathrmE_2: fracmathrmx^2mathrmA^2 + fracmathrmy^2mathrmB^2 = 1 , mathrmA < mathrmB have same eccentricity frac1sqrt3 . Let the product of their lengths of latus rectums be frac32sqrt3 , and the distance between the foci of mathrmE_1 be 4. If mathrmE_1 and mathrmE_2 meet at A,B,C and D, then the area of the quadrilateral ABCD equals:
  • A. 6sqrt6
  • B. \frac{18\sqrt{6}}{5}
  • C. \frac{12\sqrt{6}}{5}
  • D. \frac{24\sqrt{6}}{5}

Solution

### Related Formula textEccentricity of horizontal ellipse e = sqrt1 - fracb^2a^2 textLength of Latus Rectum L = frac2b^2a ### Core Logic For E_1: 2ae = 4 implies 2aleft(frac1sqrt3right) = 4 implies a = 2sqrt3 Using eccentricity formulation: e^2 = 1 - fracb^2a^2 implies frac13 = 1 - fracb^212 implies b^2 = 8. Latus rectum length of E_1 = frac2b^2a = frac162sqrt3 = frac8sqrt3. ### Step 1: Determine dimensions of E2 Given the product of latus rectums: left(frac8sqrt3right) left(frac2A^2Bright) = frac32sqrt3 implies frac2A^2B = 4 implies A^2 = 2B Since E_2 is a vertical ellipse (A < B): e^2 = 1 - fracA^2B^2 implies frac13 = 1 - frac2BB^2 implies frac2B = frac23 implies B = 3 Hence, A^2 = 2(3) = 6. ### Step 2: Find Intersection Points The equations are: E_1: fracx^212 + fracy^28 = 1 quad dots (1) E_2: fracx^26 + fracy^29 = 1 quad dots (2) Solving simultaneously, we isolate coordinates: (x,y) equiv left( pm fracsqrt6sqrt5, pm frac6sqrt5 right) ### Step 3: Calculate Area of Quadrilateral The four symmetrical intersection points form a rectangle of dimension 2x times 2y: textArea = 2left(fracsqrt6sqrt5right) times 2left(frac6sqrt5right) = frac24sqrt65 ### Pattern Recognition When two ellipses centered at origin intersect symmetrically across the axes, the intersection area is always a rectangle of area 4|x cdot y| computed directly from roots. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections

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