The equation of the chord, of the ellipse x225+y216=1, whose mid-point is (3, 1) is : [2025]
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Given: Ellipse is x225+y216=1 and mid-point is (3, 1).
The equation of chord with given middle point is given by
T = S1
⇒ 3x25+1y16–1=925+116–1
⇒ 3x25+y16=925+116
⇒48x+25y=144+25
⇒ 48x+25y=169.