MHT CET202615 April 2026Morning ShiftMathematicsHyperbolaActual
If the line 4x + 3y = 7 touches the hyperbola x^2 - y^2 = 7 , then the sum of the co-ordinates of the point of contact is...
Options
- A4
- B7
- C1
- D0
Correct answer
C. 1
Step-by-step solution
The equation of the given hyperbola is x^2 - y^2 = 7 . Let the point of contact be (x₁, y₁) . The equation of the tangent to the hyperbola at this point is given by x x₁ - y y₁ = 7 . The given equation of the line is 4x + 3y = 7 . Since both equations represent the same tangent line, we can compare their corresponding coefficients: x₁ = 4 -y₁ = 3 y₁ = -3 The point of contact is (4, -3) . The sum of the coordinates of the point of contact is 4 + (-3) = 1 . Answer: 1