If the line x + 2y = 1, where R, does not meet the hyperbola x2 - 9y2 = 9, then a possible value of is :
- 0.6
- 0.7
- 0.8
- 0.5
Answer
(3) 0.8
Solution
From the line: y = 1 - x2
Substituting in x2 - 9y2 = 9:
x2 - 9(1 - x)24 = 9
(4 - 9 2)x2 + 18 x - 45 = 0
If 4 - 9 2 = 0, the equation is linear and has a root, so the line meets the curve.
No intersection D < 0:
(18 )2 + 4 45(4 - 9 2) < 0
324 2 + 720 - 1620 2 < 0
1296 2 > 720
2 > 59
| | > 53 0.745
Among the options only 0.8 > 0.745.
Answer: (3)