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Published on: August 14, 2026
If the line x - 2y = 12 is a tangent to the ellipse 
at the point 
, then the length of the latus rectum of the ellipse is
A
5 units
B
12 
units
units
C
9 units
D
8 
units
units
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
9units
lies on 
...... (1)
Equation of the tangent at 
is 
&given equation of the tangent is: x - 2y = 12 
On comparing these equations: 
Length of 
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