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HI :DD
Differentiate the equation (with respect to x)
Can you tell me, what will it give after differentiating the equation x^2 + y^2 = 169 w.r.t x?
Okay, let us first differentiate x^2 w.r.t x Do you know the basics of differentiation?
putting the co ordinates of point in the equation of circle u will find that point is on the circle therefore tangent to a circle. = t=0 t=x(x1) + y(y1)=0 (when center is at origin) 5x-12y=169 now slope = - a/b =5/12
-[ 5/(-12)]
a=coef. of x b= coef of y
That can be one of the methods to solve too. My method was : \(\boxed{\textbf{Differentiating the equation w.r.t x, we get :} \\ \mathsf{ 2x + 2y (\dfrac{dy}{dx}) = 0 } \\ \textbf{Since , } \space \mathsf{\dfrac{dy}{dx}} \space \textbf{is the slope of the line that is tangent to the given circle, so } \\ \textbf{, let it be m.} \\ \mathsf{ 2x + 2ym = 0 \\ m = \dfrac{-2x}{2y} = \dfrac{-x}{y} \\ \implies m = -(\dfrac{-5}{12}) = \dfrac{5}{12} \\ }}\)
@vachave412 - Where are you confused ? @nirmalnema 's method was easier , let us know where are you stuck? And we can try to help you out.
Oh okay , fine! :) Good Luck.
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