If the line alpha x + 2y = 1$\alpha x + 2y = 1$, where alpha in mathbbR$\alpha \in \mathbb{R}$, does not meet the hyperbolax^2 - 9y^2 = 9$x^{2} - 9y^{2} = 9$, then a possible value of alpha$\alpha$ is:
A.0.6$0.6$
B.0.8$0.8$
C.0.5$0.5$
D.0.7$0.7$
Solution & Explanation
### Related Formula
textFor a line y = mx + c text and hyperbola fracx^2a^2 - fracy^2b^2 = 1:$$\text{For a line } y = mx + c \text{ and hyperbola } \frac{x^2}{a^2} - \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1:$$textIf they do not intersect, the quadratic in x text formed by substituting y text has D < 0.$$\text{If they do not intersect, the quadratic in } x \text{ formed by substituting } y \text{ has } D < 0.$$
### Core Logic
Given line: alpha x + 2y = 1 implies y = frac1 - alpha x2$\alpha x + 2y = 1 \implies y = \frac{1 - \alpha x}{2}$.
Given hyperbola: x^2 - 9y^2 = 9$x^2 - 9y^2 = 9$.
Substitute the expression for y$y$ into the hyperbola's equation:
x^2 - 9left(frac1 - alpha x2right)^2 = 9$$x^2 - 9\left(\frac{1 - \alpha x}{2}\right)^2 = 9$$
### Step 1: Solving for Discriminant
x^2 - frac9(1 - 2alpha x + alpha^2 x^2)4 = 9$$x^2 - \frac{9(1 - 2\alpha x + \alpha^2 x^2)}{4} = 9$$
Multiply by 4:
4x^2 - 9(1 - 2alpha x + alpha^2 x^2) = 36$$4x^2 - 9(1 - 2\alpha x + \alpha^2 x^2) = 36$$4x^2 - 9 + 18alpha x - 9alpha^2 x^2 - 36 = 0$$4x^2 - 9 + 18\alpha x - 9\alpha^2 x^2 - 36 = 0$$(4 - 9alpha^2)x^2 + 18alpha x - 45 = 0$$(4 - 9\alpha^2)x^2 + 18\alpha x - 45 = 0$$
For the line to NOT intersect the hyperbola, the quadratic must yield non-real roots, meaning Discriminant D < 0$D < 0$.
D = (18alpha)^2 - 4(4 - 9alpha^2)(-45) < 0$$D = (18\alpha)^2 - 4(4 - 9\alpha^2)(-45) < 0$$324alpha^2 + 180(4 - 9alpha^2) < 0$$324\alpha^2 + 180(4 - 9\alpha^2) < 0$$324alpha^2 + 720 - 1620alpha^2 < 0$$324\alpha^2 + 720 - 1620\alpha^2 < 0$$-1296alpha^2 + 720 < 0$$-1296\alpha^2 + 720 < 0$$1296alpha^2 > 720 implies alpha^2 > frac7201296 = frac59$$1296\alpha^2 > 720 \implies \alpha^2 > \frac{720}{1296} = \frac{5}{9}$$
### Step 2: Finding Alpha Interval
alpha^2 - frac59 > 0$$\alpha^2 - \frac{5}{9} > 0$$alpha in left(-infty, -fracsqrt53right) cup left(fracsqrt53, inftyright)$$\alpha \in \left(-\infty, -\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}\right) \cup \left(\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}, \infty\right)$$
Since sqrt5 approx 2.236$\sqrt{5} \approx 2.236$, we have fracsqrt53 approx 0.745$\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3} \approx 0.745$.
So alpha$\alpha$ must be strictly greater than 0.745$0.745$ (or less than -0.745$-0.745$).
Checking the given options:
(1) 0.6 (No)
(2) 0.8 (Yes, 0.8 > 0.745$0.8 > 0.745$)
(3) 0.5 (No)
(4) 0.7 (No)
### Pattern Recognition
Geometrically, for a line not to meet a hyperbola, its slope must lie within a specific range determined by the asymptotes (m = pm b/a$m = \pm b/a$), and its c^2$c^2$ must satisfy c^2 < a^2m^2 - b^2$c^2 < a^2m^2 - b^2$. Direct substitution to enforce D < 0$D < 0$ is purely mechanical and robust.
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Maths: Conic Sections
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Q11jee_main_2026_21_jan_morningCoinciding Foci of Ellipse and Hyperbola
Let the foci of hyperbola coincide with the foci of the ellipse fracx^236 +fracy^216 = 1$\frac{x^2}{36} +\frac{y^2}{16} = 1$ . If the eccentricity of the hyperbola is 5, then the length of its latus rectum is:
A. 12
B. 16
C.frac96sqrt5$\frac{96}{\sqrt{5}}$
D.24sqrt5$24\sqrt{5}$
Solution
### Related Formula
textEccentricity of ellipse e_1 = sqrt1 - fracb^2a^2$$\text{Eccentricity of ellipse } e_1 = \sqrt{1 - \frac{b^2}{a^2}}$$textFoci = (pm ae_1, 0)$$\text{Foci} = (\pm ae_1, 0)$$textLength of Latus Rectum of hyperbola = frac2b_hyp^2a_hyp$$\text{Length of Latus Rectum of hyperbola} = \frac{2b_{hyp}^2}{a_{hyp}}$$
### Core Logic
For the given ellipse fracx^236 + fracy^216 = 1$\frac{x^2}{36} + \frac{y^2}{16} = 1$:
a^2 = 36 Rightarrow a = 6$a^2 = 36 \Rightarrow a = 6$b^2 = 16$b^2 = 16$e_1 = sqrt1 - frac1636 = sqrt1 - frac49 = fracsqrt53$$e_1 = \sqrt{1 - \frac{16}{36}} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{4}{9}} = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}$$
Foci of the ellipse are at (pm ae_1, 0) = left(pm 6 cdot fracsqrt53, 0right) = (pm 2sqrt5, 0)$(\pm ae_1, 0) = \left(\pm 6 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}, 0\right) = (\pm 2\sqrt{5}, 0)$.
### Step 1: Establish Hyperbola Parameters
Let the hyperbola be fracx^2p^2 - fracy^2q^2 = 1$\frac{x^2}{p^2} - \frac{y^2}{q^2} = 1$.
Its foci coincide with the ellipse, so the foci of hyperbola are also (pm 2sqrt5, 0)$(\pm 2\sqrt{5}, 0)$.
Let e$e$ be the eccentricity of the hyperbola. We are given e = 5$e = 5$.
Focus of hyperbola is pe = 2sqrt5$pe = 2\sqrt{5}$.
p(5) = 2sqrt5 Rightarrow p = frac2sqrt55 = frac2sqrt5$$p(5) = 2\sqrt{5} \Rightarrow p = \frac{2\sqrt{5}}{5} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$$
### Step 2: Find the Conjugate Axis (q)
For the hyperbola:
e^2 = 1 + fracq^2p^2$$e^2 = 1 + \frac{q^2}{p^2}$$25 = 1 + fracq^2left(frac2sqrt5right)^2$$25 = 1 + \frac{q^2}{\left(\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}\right)^2}$$24 = fracq^24/5 Rightarrow 24 = frac5q^24$$24 = \frac{q^2}{4/5} \Rightarrow 24 = \frac{5q^2}{4}$$5q^2 = 96 Rightarrow q^2 = frac965$$5q^2 = 96 \Rightarrow q^2 = \frac{96}{5}$$
### Step 3: Calculate Latus Rectum
Length of Latus Rectum = frac2q^2p$\frac{2q^2}{p}$= frac2 left(frac965right)frac2sqrt5 = frac965 times sqrt5 = frac96sqrt5$$= \frac{2 \left(\frac{96}{5}\right)}{\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}} = \frac{96}{5} \times \sqrt{5} = \frac{96}{\sqrt{5}}$$
### Pattern Recognition
Co-focal conics share the exact mathematical value of their focal length ae$ae$ (or pe$pe$). Instantly extract c = ae$c = ae$ from the first shape and map it directly to c = pe$c = pe$ for the second.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Maths: Conic Sections
Q20jee_main_2026_21_jan_morningLocus of Internal Section Point
Let O be the vertex of the parabola x^2=4y$x^{2}=4y$ and Q be any point on it. Let the locus of the point P, which divides the line segment OQ internally in the ratio 2: 3 be the conic C. Then the equation of the chord of C, which is bisected at the point (1, 2), is:
A. 5x-y-3=0
B. 4x-5y+6=0
C. x-2y + 3 = 0
D. 5x-4y+3=0
Solution
### Related Formula
textSection Formula: quad P = fracm cdot Q + n cdot Om + n$$\text{Section Formula:} \quad P = \frac{m \cdot Q + n \cdot O}{m + n}$$textChord bisected at (x_1, y_1) : quad T = S_1$$\text{Chord bisected at } (x_1, y_1) : \quad T = S_1$$
### Core Logic
Given parabola x^2 = 4y$x^2 = 4y$, its vertex O = (0, 0)$O = (0, 0)$.
A general point Q$Q$ on x^2 = 4y$x^2 = 4y$ is (2t, t^2)$(2t, t^2)$.
Let P(h, k)$P(h, k)$ divide OQ$OQ$ in ratio 2:3$2:3$.
By section formula:
h = frac2(2t) + 3(0)5 = frac4t5$$h = \frac{2(2t) + 3(0)}{5} = \frac{4t}{5}$$k = frac2(t^2) + 3(0)5 = frac2t^25$$k = \frac{2(t^2) + 3(0)}{5} = \frac{2t^2}{5}$$Locus of point dividing parabolic chord for Q20 - JEE Main 2026 Morning
### Step 1: Finding the Locus C
From h = frac4t5$h = \frac{4t}{5}$, we get t = frac5h4$t = \frac{5h}{4}$.
Substitute into k$k$:
k = frac25 left(frac5h4right)^2 = frac25 cdot frac25h^216 = frac5h^28$$k = \frac{2}{5} \left(\frac{5h}{4}\right)^2 = \frac{2}{5} \cdot \frac{25h^2}{16} = \frac{5h^2}{8}$$8k = 5h^2 Rightarrow 5x^2 = 8y$$8k = 5h^2 \Rightarrow 5x^2 = 8y$$
So the conic C is the parabola 5x^2 = 8y$5x^2 = 8y$.
### Step 2: Chord bisected at a point
We need the equation of the chord of C: 5x^2 - 8y = 0$C: 5x^2 - 8y = 0$ bisected at (x_1, y_1) = (1, 2)$(x_1, y_1) = (1, 2)$.
Use T = S_1$T = S_1$.
T = 5xx_1 - 4(y + y_1) = 5x(1) - 4(y + 2) = 5x - 4y - 8$T = 5xx_1 - 4(y + y_1) = 5x(1) - 4(y + 2) = 5x - 4y - 8$S_1 = 5(1)^2 - 8(2) = 5 - 16 = -11$S_1 = 5(1)^2 - 8(2) = 5 - 16 = -11$
Equating T$T$ and S_1$S_1$:
5x - 4y - 8 = -11$$5x - 4y - 8 = -11$$5x - 4y + 3 = 0$5x - 4y + 3 = 0$
### Pattern Recognition
Internal division locus of a vertex chord on standard conic identically scales the conic. Once the child-conic is found, standard mid-point chord protocol (T=S_1$T=S_1$) strictly applies algebraically.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Maths: Parabola
Class 11 Maths: Straight Lines
Q4jee_main_2026_21_jan_eveningEllipse
In the line alpha x + 4y = sqrt7$\alpha x + 4y = \sqrt{7}$, where alpha in R$\alpha \in R$, touches the ellipse3x^2 + 4y^2 = 1$3x^{2} + 4y^{2} = 1$ at the point P$P$ in the first quadrant, then one of the focal distances of P$P$ is:
### Related Formula
textCondition of tangency for ellipse fracx^2a^2 + fracy^2b^2 = 1 text is c^2 = a^2m^2 + b^2$$\text{Condition of tangency for ellipse } \frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1 \text{ is } c^2 = a^2m^2 + b^2$$textFocal distance SP = a pm ex$$\text{Focal distance } SP = a \pm ex$$textEccentricity e = sqrt1 - fracb^2a^2$$\text{Eccentricity } e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{b^2}{a^2}}$$
### Core Logic
Ellipse diagram for Q4 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
Identify the slope and intercepts of the line to find alpha$\alpha$. Use the point of contact formula to locate P(x_1, y_1)$P(x_1, y_1)$ and apply focal distance definitions.
### Step 1: Determine alpha
Rewrite the ellipse: fracx^21/3 + fracy^21/4 = 1 implies a^2 = frac13, b^2 = frac14$\frac{x^2}{1/3} + \frac{y^2}{1/4} = 1 \implies a^2 = \frac{1}{3}, b^2 = \frac{1}{4}$.
The line is y = -fracalpha4x + fracsqrt74$y = -\frac{\alpha}{4}x + \frac{\sqrt{7}}{4}$.
Using c^2 = a^2m^2 + b^2$c^2 = a^2m^2 + b^2$:
left(fracsqrt74right)^2 = frac13 left(-fracalpha4right)^2 + frac14$$\left(\frac{\sqrt{7}}{4}\right)^2 = \frac{1}{3} \left(-\frac{\alpha}{4}\right)^2 + \frac{1}{4}$$frac716 = fracalpha^248 + frac416 implies frac316 = fracalpha^248 implies alpha^2 = 9 implies alpha = pm 3$$\frac{7}{16} = \frac{\alpha^2}{48} + \frac{4}{16} \implies \frac{3}{16} = \frac{\alpha^2}{48} \implies \alpha^2 = 9 \implies \alpha = \pm 3$$
Since P$P$ is in the first quadrant, coordinates x, y$x, y$ are positive, so we use the tangent 3x + 4y - sqrt7 = 0$3x + 4y - \sqrt{7} = 0$.
### Step 2: Find Point of Contact P
The tangent at P(x_1, y_1)$P(x_1, y_1)$ is 3xx_1 + 4yy_1 = 1$3xx_1 + 4yy_1 = 1$.
Comparing this with 3x + 4y = sqrt7$3x + 4y = \sqrt{7}$ (divided by sqrt7$\sqrt{7}$ to match constant 1$1$): frac3xsqrt7 + frac4ysqrt7 = 1$\frac{3x}{\sqrt{7}} + \frac{4y}{\sqrt{7}} = 1$.
Comparing coefficients:
3x_1 = frac3sqrt7 implies x_1 = frac1sqrt7$$3x_1 = \frac{3}{\sqrt{7}} \implies x_1 = \frac{1}{\sqrt{7}}$$4y_1 = frac4sqrt7 implies y_1 = frac1sqrt7$$4y_1 = \frac{4}{\sqrt{7}} \implies y_1 = \frac{1}{\sqrt{7}}$$
So P = left(frac1sqrt7, frac1sqrt7right)$P = \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{7}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{7}}\right)$.
### Step 3: Calculate Focal Distance
Find eccentricity:
e = sqrt1 - frac1/41/3 = sqrt1 - frac34 = frac12$$e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{1/4}{1/3}} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{3}{4}} = \frac{1}{2}$$
The focal distances are a - ex$a - ex$ and a + ex$a + ex$. Since a^2 = 1/3 implies a = 1/sqrt3$a^2 = 1/3 \implies a = 1/\sqrt{3}$.
SP = a - ex_1 = frac1sqrt3 - frac12left(frac1sqrt7right) = frac1sqrt3 - frac12sqrt7$$SP = a - ex_1 = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} - \frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{7}}\right) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} - \frac{1}{2\sqrt{7}}$$S'P = a + ex_1 = frac1sqrt3 + frac12left(frac1sqrt7right) = frac1sqrt3 + frac12sqrt7$$S'P = a + ex_1 = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} + \frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{7}}\right) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} + \frac{1}{2\sqrt{7}}$$
Matching with the options, the focal distance is frac1sqrt3 + frac12sqrt7$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} + \frac{1}{2\sqrt{7}}$.
### Pattern Recognition
For tangency lx+my+n=0$lx+my+n=0$ to x^2/a^2 + y^2/b^2 = 1$x^2/a^2 + y^2/b^2 = 1$, use a^2 l^2 + b^2 m^2 = n^2$a^2 l^2 + b^2 m^2 = n^2$. Points of contact can be quickly evaluated by comparing T=0$T=0$ to the normalized tangent equation.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Maths: Conic Sections
Q5jee_main_2026_21_jan_eveningParabola
Let y^2 = 12x$y^{2} = 12x$ be the parabola with its vertex at O. Let P be a point on the parabola and A be a point on the x-axis such that angle OPA = 90^circ$\angle OPA = 90^{\circ}$. Then the locus of the centroid of such triangles OPA is:
A.y^2 - 6x + 4 = 0$y^{2} - 6x + 4 = 0$
B.y^2 - 9x + 6 = 0$y^{2} - 9x + 6 = 0$
C.y^2 - 2x + 8 = 0$y^{2} - 2x + 8 = 0$
D.y^2 - 4x + 8 = 0$y^{2} - 4x + 8 = 0$
Solution
### Related Formula
textCentroid G(x,y) = left( fracx_1 + x_2 + x_33, fracy_1 + y_2 + y_33 right)$$\text{Centroid } G(x,y) = \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2 + x_3}{3}, \frac{y_1 + y_2 + y_3}{3} \right)$$textProduct of slopes for perpendicular lines m_1 m_2 = -1$$\text{Product of slopes for perpendicular lines } m_1 m_2 = -1$$
### Core Logic
Parabola geometry diagram for Q5 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
Define coordinates: O(0,0)$O(0,0)$, P(3t^2, 6t)$P(3t^2, 6t)$ (since y^2 = 12x implies 4a = 12 implies a=3$y^2 = 12x \implies 4a = 12 \implies a=3$).
Determine the slope of OP$OP$ and use perpendicularity to find the equation of PA$PA$ and locate point A$A$ on the x-axis.
### Step 1: Locate A via Perpendicularity
Slope of OP$OP$ is m_OP = frac6t - 03t^2 - 0 = frac2t$m_{OP} = \frac{6t - 0}{3t^2 - 0} = \frac{2}{t}$.
Since angle OPA = 90^circ$\angle OPA = 90^\circ$, slope of AP$AP$ is m_AP = -fract2$m_{AP} = -\frac{t}{2}$.
Equation of AP$AP$:
y - 6t = -fract2(x - 3t^2)$$y - 6t = -\frac{t}{2}(x - 3t^2)$$
To find A$A$ on the x-axis, put y = 0$y = 0$:
-6t = -fract2(x - 3t^2) implies 12 = x - 3t^2 implies x = 12 + 3t^2$$-6t = -\frac{t}{2}(x - 3t^2) \implies 12 = x - 3t^2 \implies x = 12 + 3t^2$$
So, A$A$ is (12 + 3t^2, 0)$(12 + 3t^2, 0)$.
### Step 2: Locus of the Centroid
Let the centroid of triangle OPA$\triangle OPA$ be G(h, k)$G(h, k)$.
h = frac0 + 3t^2 + (12 + 3t^2)3 = frac6t^2 + 123 = 2t^2 + 4$$h = \frac{0 + 3t^2 + (12 + 3t^2)}{3} = \frac{6t^2 + 12}{3} = 2t^2 + 4$$k = frac0 + 6t + 03 = 2t$$k = \frac{0 + 6t + 0}{3} = 2t$$
From k = 2t implies t = frack2$k = 2t \implies t = \frac{k}{2}$.
Substitute t$t$ into the equation for h$h$:
h = 2left(frack2right)^2 + 4 = frack^22 + 4$$h = 2\left(\frac{k}{2}\right)^2 + 4 = \frac{k^2}{2} + 4$$2h = k^2 + 8 implies k^2 = 2h - 8$$2h = k^2 + 8 \implies k^2 = 2h - 8$$
Replacing (h, k)$(h, k)$ with (x, y)$(x, y)$, the locus is y^2 = 2x - 8 implies y^2 - 2x + 8 = 0$y^2 = 2x - 8 \implies y^2 - 2x + 8 = 0$.
### Pattern Recognition
For any right-angled configuration involving the origin and axis on a parabola, parametric geometry simplifies equations significantly. Find coordinates O, P, A$O, P, A$, set up the centroid algebraic relations, and eliminate parameter t$t$.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Maths: Conic Sections
Class 11 Maths: Straight Lines
Q6jee_main_2026_21_jan_eveningParabola
Let one end of a focal chord of the parabolay^2=16x$y^{2}=16x$ be (16, 16). If P(alpha,beta)$P(\alpha,\beta)$ divides this focal chord internally in the ratio 5:2, then the minimum value of alpha+beta$\alpha+\beta$ is equal to:
A.22$22$
B.7$7$
C.5$5$
D.16$16$
Solution
### Related Formula
textFor a focal chord with ends (at_1^2, 2at_1) text and (at_2^2, 2at_2), text the relation is t_1t_2 = -1$$\text{For a focal chord with ends } (at_1^2, 2at_1) \text{ and } (at_2^2, 2at_2), \text{ the relation is } t_1t_2 = -1$$textSection formula: (x, y) = left( fracmx_2 + nx_1m+n, fracmy_2 + ny_1m+n right)$$\text{Section formula: } (x, y) = \left( \frac{mx_2 + nx_1}{m+n}, \frac{my_2 + ny_1}{m+n} \right)$$
### Core Logic
Parabola focal chord division diagram for Q6 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
For y^2 = 16x$y^2 = 16x$, a = 4$a = 4$. The given point A(16, 16)$A(16, 16)$ is equivalent to 4t^2 = 16$4t^2 = 16$ and 2(4)t = 16$2(4)t = 16$, which gives parameter t_1 = 2$t_1 = 2$.
The other end B$B$ has parameter t_2 = -frac1t_1 = -frac12$t_2 = -\frac{1}{t_1} = -\frac{1}{2}$.
### Step 1: Calculate coordinates of B
For t_2 = -1/2$t_2 = -1/2$, point B$B$ is:
x = 4(-1/2)^2 = 1$x = 4(-1/2)^2 = 1$y = 8(-1/2) = -4$y = 8(-1/2) = -4$
So, B(1, -4)$B(1, -4)$.
### Step 2: Section formula calculations (Two cases)
Point P(alpha, beta)$P(\alpha, \beta)$ divides AB$AB$ in the ratio 5:2$5:2$. There are two possibilities depending on which end the ratio starts from.
Case 1: Ratio 5 from B to A (i.e. A is x_2$x_2$ and B is x_1$x_1$):
alpha = frac5(16) + 2(1)7 = frac80 + 27 = frac827$$\alpha = \frac{5(16) + 2(1)}{7} = \frac{80 + 2}{7} = \frac{82}{7}$$beta = frac5(16) + 2(-4)7 = frac80 - 87 = frac727$$\beta = \frac{5(16) + 2(-4)}{7} = \frac{80 - 8}{7} = \frac{72}{7}$$
Sum: alpha + beta = frac1547 = 22$\alpha + \beta = \frac{154}{7} = 22$.
Case 2: Ratio 5 from A to B (i.e. B is x_2$x_2$ and A is x_1$x_1$):
alpha = frac5(1) + 2(16)7 = frac5 + 327 = frac377$$\alpha = \frac{5(1) + 2(16)}{7} = \frac{5 + 32}{7} = \frac{37}{7}$$beta = frac5(-4) + 2(16)7 = frac-20 + 327 = frac127$$\beta = \frac{5(-4) + 2(16)}{7} = \frac{-20 + 32}{7} = \frac{12}{7}$$
Sum: alpha + beta = frac497 = 7$\alpha + \beta = \frac{49}{7} = 7$.
### Step 3: Minimum Value
Comparing the two possible sums, 7 < 22$7 < 22$. Thus, the minimum value is 7$7$.
### Pattern Recognition
When a line segment is divided in a given ratio, 'internal division' inherently bears two solutions based on the orientation (from point A or point B). Always evaluate both cases when finding a minimum or maximum.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Maths: Conic Sections
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