Let y² = 12x$y^2 = 12x$ the parabola and S$S$ be its focus. Let PQ$PQ$ be a focal chord of the parabola such that (SP) (SQ) = (147)/(4)$(SQ) = \frac{147}{4}$. Let C$C$ be the circle described taking PQ$PQ$ as a diameter. If the equation of a circle C$C$ is 64x² + 64y² - α x - 64√(3)y = β$64x^2 + 64y^2 - \alpha x - 64\sqrt{3}y = \beta$, then \beta - \alpha is equal to
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Enter a numerical valueAnswer: 1328 to 1328+4 marks
Solution & Explanation
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Properties of focal chord parameter metrics in parabolas y² = 4ax$y^2 = 4ax$:
The distance from focal chord endpoints to the focus equals their perpendicular distance to the directrix. This property connects parameter metrics to geometric lengths cleanly.
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Q75jee_main_2025_03_april_eveningHyperbola
If the equation of the hyperbola with foci (4, 2)$(4, 2)$ and (8, 2)$(8, 2)$ is 3x² - y² - α x + β y + γ = 0$3x^2 - y^2 - \alpha x + \beta y + \gamma = 0$, then α + β + γ$\alpha + \beta + \gamma$ is equal to
Numerical Answer.Answer: 141 to 141
Solution
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For a horizontal hyperbola centered at (h,k)$(h,k)$:
Comparing with 3x² - y² - α x + β y + γ = 0$3x^2 - y^2 - \alpha x + \beta y + \gamma = 0$, the ratio of coefficients of x²$x^2$ and y²$y^2$ is (3)/(-1) = -3$\frac{3}{-1} = -3$:
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Pattern Recognition
Symmetric focal coordinates (y=2$y=2$) indicate the hyperbola is horizontal. Identifying coordinates of the center (6,2)$(6,2)$ quickly and using coefficient ratio comparison restricts parameters immediately without requiring complex algebraic systems.
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Qjee_main_2025_07_april_morningParabola
Let P$\mathrm{P}$ be the parabola, whose focus is (-2, 1)$(-2, 1)$ and directrix is 2x + y + 2 = 0$2\mathrm{x} + \mathrm{y} + 2 = 0$ . Then the sum of the ordinates of the points on P$\mathrm{P}$ , whose abscissa is -2$-2$ , is
A.(3)/(2)$\frac{3}{2}$
B.(5)/(2)$\frac{5}{2}$
C.(1)/(4)$\frac{1}{4}$
D.(3)/(4)$\frac{3}{4}$
Solution
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By the definition of a parabola, the distance from any point (x, y)$(x, y)$ on the curve to the focus (xf, yf)$(x_f, y_f)$ equals its perpendicular distance to the directrix line Ax + By + C = 0$Ax + By + C = 0$:
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We need the points whose abscissa (x-coordinate) is x = -2$x = -2$. Substitute x = -2$x = -2$ into the general equation:
Notice how evaluating the intersection layout directly simplifies when the substitution value matches the coordinate of the focus, converting the entire quadratic horizontal layout component to 0 immediately.
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Q73jee_main_2025_07_april_morningHyperbola
Consider the hyperbola (x²)/(a²) -(y²)/(b²) = 1$\frac{x^2}{a^2} -\frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$ having one of its focus at P(-3,0)$\mathrm{P(-3,0)}$ . If the latus rectum through its other focus subtends a right angle at P$\mathrm{P}$ and a² b² = α √(2) -β ,α ,β in N$a^2 b^2 = \alpha \sqrt{2} -\beta ,\alpha ,\beta \in \mathbb{N}$ , calculate α + β$\alpha + \beta$.
Numerical Answer.Answer: 1944 to 1944
Solution
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For a standard hyperbola:
Focus positions are (± ae, 0)$(\pm ae, 0)$.
Length of semi-latus rectum is (b²)/(a)$\frac{b^2}{a}$.
Given focus F₁ ≡ (-ae, 0) ≡ P(-3, 0)$F_1 \equiv (-ae, 0) \equiv P(-3, 0)$, so ae = 3$ae = 3$.
The other focus is F₂ ≡ (ae, 0) ≡ (3, 0)$F_2 \equiv (ae, 0) \equiv (3, 0)$.
The latus rectum passes vertically through F₂$F_2$, with endpoints L₁(ae, (b²)/(a))$L_1\left(ae, \frac{b^2}{a}\right)$ and L₂(ae, -(b²)/(a))$L_2\left(ae, -\frac{b^2}{a}\right)$.
This segment subtends a right angle at P(-ae, 0)$P(-ae, 0)$. By symmetry, the top half angle at P$P$ must be exactly 45^°$45^\circ$.
Step 1: Set Up Slope Relationship
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Using the geometric slope relationship:
Recognizing that the right angle subtended at the opposite focus implies a perfect (45^°)$\tan(45^\circ)$ right triangle instantly yields the key linear constraint b² = 2a(ae)$b^2 = 2a(ae)$, avoiding the need for lengthy distance-formula tracking.
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Q60jee_main_2025_08_april_eveningEllipse and Focal Distances
Let the ellipse 3x² + py² = 4$3x^{2} + py^{2} = 4$ pass through the centre C of the circle x² + y² - 2x - 4y - 11 = 0$x^{2} + y^{2} - 2x - 4y - 11 = 0$ of radius r. Let f₁, f₂$f_{1}, f_{2}$ be the focal distances of the point C on the ellipse. Then 6f₁f₂ - r$6f_{1}f_{2} - r$ is equal to
Pay attention to whether b > a$b > a$ or a > b$a > b$ when analyzing ellipse forms. Focal distance definitions swap directions immediately across major horizontal/vertical configurations.
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Q75jee_main_2025_08_april_eveningTangent to Parabola and Circle Properties
Let r$r$ be the radius of the circle, which touches x$x$ -axis at point (a, 0)$(a, 0)$ , a < 0$a < 0$ and the parabola y² = 9x$y^2 = 9x$ at the point (4, 6)$(4, 6)$ . Then r$r$ is equal to
Numerical Answer.Answer: 30 to 30
Solution
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Tangent line at point (x₁, y₁) yy₁ = 2a(x+x₁)$$\text{Tangent line at point } (x_1, y_1) \implies yy_1 = 2a(x+x_1)$$
Core Logic
Establish the tangent vector expression at the parabola intersection mark. Since this path line functions as a shared contact tangent boundaries sheet for the circular arc, impose radius equations.
Step 1: Derive Shared Parabola Tangent Line
Tangent line profile for y² = 9x$y^2 = 9x$ at coordinate indicator (4,6)$(4,6)$:
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