Question

Let P be the point of intersection of the common tangents to the parabola y² = 12x and the hyperbola 8x² – y² = 8. If S and S' denote the foci of the hyperbola where S lies on the positive x-axis then P divides SS' in a ratio:
(A) 2:1 (B) 13:11 (C) 5:4 (D) 14:13

Answer 1

Answer:

i think so b is the answer

Answer 2

Answer:

Let P be the point of intersection of the common tangents to the parabola y² = 12x and the hyperbola 8x² – y² = 8. If S and S' denote the foci of the hyperbola where S lies on the positive x-axis then P divides SS' in a ratio:

(A) 2:1

(B) 13:11 ✔✔

(C) 5:4

(D) 14:13