Q.

Find the equation of the tangent and normal at (-1,2) on the ellipse x2+8y2=33

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Detailed Solution

Given ellipse x2+8y2=33 and the point (-1,2)

Equation of  tangent is S1=0
x(1)+8y(2)=33x+16y=33x16y+33=0
Equation of the normal is 16x+y+K=0  

Since it passes through P(–1,2) then
16+2+K=0K=14
Equation of the normal is 16x + y +14 = 0

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