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Conic Sections
Ellipse
Medium

Question

If two tangents drawn from a point (α\alpha, β\beta) lying on the ellipse 25x 2 + 4y 2 = 1 to the parabola y 2 = 4x are such that the slope of one tangent is four times the other, then the value of (10α\alpha + 5) 2 + (16β\beta 2 + 50) 2 equals ___________.

Answer: 25

Solution

This solution will guide you through the process of solving the given problem, emphasizing the underlying concepts and detailed algebraic steps. We will derive the relationships between α\alpha, β\beta, and the slopes of the tangents, and then substitute these relationships into the final expression.


1. Key Concepts and Formulas

  • Equation of a Tangent to a Parabola: For a parabola of the form y2=4axy^2 = 4ax, the equation of a tangent with slope mm is given by y=mx+amy = mx + \frac{a}{m}.
    • Tip: This is a standard form. Make sure you can derive it by finding the derivative dydx\frac{dy}{dx} and setting it equal to mm.
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