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Let  and  be non-zero and real numbers. Then, the equation  represents

a)

Four straight lines, when  and  are of the same sign

b)

Two straight lines and a circle, when  and  is of sign opposite  to that of

c)

Two straight lines and hyperbola, when  and  are of the same sign and  is of sign opposite to that of

d)

A circle and an ellipse , when  and  are of the same sign and  is of sign opposite to that of



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Let  and  be non-zero and real numbers. Then, the equation  represents

a)

Four straight lines, when  and  are of the same sign

b)

Two straight lines and a circle, when  and  is of sign opposite  to that of

c)

Two straight lines and hyperbola, when  and  are of the same sign and  is of sign opposite to that of

d)

A circle and an ellipse , when  and  are of the same sign and  is of sign opposite to that of

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

Let  and  be non-zero real numbers.

Therefore, the given equation

 implies either

and

Represent two straight lines passing through origin.

or

When  and  and  are of same signs, then

and

Which is a point specified as the origin.

When  and  is of sign opposite to that of , then

represents a circle.

Hence, the given equation,

may represents two straight lines and a circle.

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