If (3,λ) and (5,6) are the conjugate points to the curve x2+y2=3, then λ is
A
−1
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B
1
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C
−2
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D
2
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Solution
The correct option is B−2 If the (3,λ) and (5,6) are the conjugate points to the curve x2+y2=3, then x1x2+y1y2=3 ⇒(3)(5)+(λ)⋅(6)=3 ⇒15+6(λ)=3 ⇒6(λ)=−12 ⇒λ=−2