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Pair of straight lines
Question

If the gradient of one of the lines x2+hxy+2y2=0 is twice that of the other, then sum of possible values of h is_____

Moderate
Solution

Let m1and m2 be the slopes x2+hxy+2y2=0. Then, m1+m2=h2,m1m2=12

But m1=2m2  (given). Therefore, 3m2=h2 and 2m22=12

i,e., m22=14 Also m2=h6 

h236=14 or h2=9 or h=±3

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