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If \(\sqrt{y+x}+\sqrt{y-x} = c\) and \(\frac{dy}{dx} = K-\sqrt{\frac{y^2}{x^2}-1}\) , then the value of \(K\) is

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Square the relation and differentiate implicitly, then simplify.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • \(\frac{-x}{y}\)
  • \(\frac{-y}{x}\)
  • \(\frac{x}{y}\)
  • \(\frac{y}{x}\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Square first:
$(\sqrt{y+x} + \sqrt{y-x})^2 = c^2$ gives $2y + 2\sqrt{y^2-x^2} = c^2$, so $y + \sqrt{y^2 - x^2} = \frac{c^2}{2}$, a constant.

Step 2: Differentiate this simpler form:
$y' + \frac{y y' - x}{\sqrt{y^2-x^2}} = 0$, so $y'\left(1 + \frac{y}{\sqrt{y^2-x^2}}\right) = \frac{x}{\sqrt{y^2-x^2}}$, which gives $y' = \frac{x}{\sqrt{y^2-x^2} + y}$.

Step 3: Rationalise:
Multiply by $y - \sqrt{y^2-x^2}$ over itself: $y' = \frac{x(y - \sqrt{y^2-x^2})}{x^2} = \frac yx - \sqrt{\frac{y^2}{x^2}-1}$. Hence $K = y/x$.

Final Answer:
K is y over x, option (D). \[ \boxed{\frac{y}{x}} \]
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