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For how many values of c is the line y = 4x + c a tangent to the ellipse x²/4 + y² = 1?

  1. 2
  2. 0
  3. 1
  4. infinitely many

Correct answer: 2

Solution

The condition c² = 4*16 + 1 = 65 gives c = +/-sqrt(65), so there are exactly two values.

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