The position of the point (2,−3) with respect to the ellipse x29+y225=1, is
A
It lies on the ellipse
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B
It lies outside the ellipse
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C
It lies inside the ellipse
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is C It lies inside the ellipse Equation of the ellipse is x29+y225=1 S1=229+(−3)225−1 ⇒S1=−44225<0. Therefore, the point (2,−3) lies inside the ellipse