Let S be the set of all the natural numbers, for which the line is a tangent to the curve at the point . Then:
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
Differentiate the curve implicitly:
.
At : .
The tangent line at with slope is:
, which simplifies to .
This matches the given line for all .
Therefore, .
.
At : .
The tangent line at with slope is:
, which simplifies to .
This matches the given line for all .
Therefore, .
JEE Main · 2022 · 26 Jun 2022 · Shift 1 · Single correct option