NDA2016MathematicsEllipseActual
If the ellipse 9 x^2+16 y^2=144 intercepts the line 3 x+4 y=12 , then what is the length of the chord so formed?
Options
- A5 units
- B6 units
- C8 units
- D10 units
Correct answer
A. 5 units
Step-by-step solution
Here, 9 x^2+16 y^2=144 and 3 x+4 y=12 x= 12-4 y 3 So, 9 ( 12-4 y 3 )^2+16 y^2=144 On solving we get, y=0,3 For y=0 ; x=4 For y=3 ; x=0 aligned Length of chord = & (0-3)^2+(4-0)^2 = 9+16 & = 25 =5 units aligned