Let x2f (a2+7a+3 )+ y2f(3a+15)=1 represent an ellipse with major axis along y-axis, where f is a strictly decreasing positive function on R. If the set of all possible values of a is R-[ , ], then 2+ 2 is equal to :
- 28
- 40
- 61
- 24
Answer
(2) 40
Solution
f is positive, so both denominators are positive
Major axis along y-axis f(3a+15)>f (a2+7a+3 )
f strictly decreasing 3a+15<a2+7a+3
a2+4a-12>0 (a+6)(a-2)>0
a<-6 or a>2, i.e. a -[-6, 2]
=-6, =2 2+ 2=36+4=40
Answer: (2)