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JEE Main 2021Application Of Derivatives Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th February Evening Shift

Question

Let the normals at all the points on a given curve pass through a fixed point (a, b). If the curve passes through (3, 3) and (4, 2), and given that a 2 b = 3,
then (a2 + b2 + ab) is equal to __________.

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Correct answer
9

Step-by-step explanation

Let the equation of normal is Y y = , where, m =

As it passes through (a, b)





by ..... (i)

It passes through (3, 3) & (4, 2)







.... (ii)

Also,



.... (iii)

Also, .... (iv) (given)

... (v)



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