Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Applications of Derivatives

Question:

If the equation of the tangent to the curve $y^2=a x^3+b$ at the point (2, 3) is $y=4 x-5$, then

Options:

$a=2, b=7$

$a=7, b=2$

$a=2, b=-7$

$a=-2, b=7$

Correct Answer:

$a=2, b=-7$

Explanation:

curve: $y^2=ax^3+b$

so at (2, 3)

$⇒ 3^2=a×2^3+b$

so $8a+b=9$  ...(1)

tangent: $y=4x-5$

$Slope]_{at(2,3)}=4$

$⇒y'=4$

So tangent of curve

$2yy'=30x^2$

so $2×3×4=3×a×2^2$

$⇒a=2$

from (i) → $b=-7$