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MathematicsHyperbolaGeneralEasy2 minPYQ_2016
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Letaandbrespectively be the semi-transverse and semi-conjugate axes of a standard hyperbola whose eccentricity satisfies the equation9e2-18e+5=0. IfS5, 0is a focus and5x=9is the corresponding directrix of this hyperbola, thena2-b2is equal to

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Solution:

Given that focus of hyperbola is S5, 0

ae=5......i

Therefore, Directrix x=ae

 ae=95  ......ii

From i and ii, we get   a2=9

a=3 and e=53    

(It satisfies 9e2-18e+5=0 )

We also know that for an ellipse,

b2=a2e2-1

b2=16

a2-b2=9-16= -7

Stream:JEESubject:MathematicsTopic:HyperbolaSubtopic:General
2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2016

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