NCERT Solutions
Class 12 Maths
Application of Derivatives

Ex.6.3 Q.18
For the curve y = 4x3 − 2x5, find all the points at which the tangents passes through the origin.
The equation of the given curve is y = 4x3 − 2x5
So, = 12x2 − 10x4
Therefore, the slope of the tangent at a point (x, y) is 12x2 − 10x4
The equation of the tangent at (x, y) is given by,
Y – y = (12x2 − 10x4)(X – x) …………1
When the tangent passes through the origin (0, 0), then X = Y = 0
Therefore, equation 1 reduces to:
-y = (12x2 − 10x4)(0 – x)
⟹ y = 12x3 − 10x5
Also, we have y = 4x3 − 2x5
So, 12x3 − 10x5 = 4x3 − 2x5
⟹ 8x5 − 8x3 = 0
⟹ x5 − x3 = 0
⟹ x3(x3 - 1) = 0
⟹ x = 0, ±1
When x = 1, y = 4 (0)3 − 2 (0)5 = 0
When x = 1, y = 4 (1)3 − 2 (1)5 = 4 – 2 = 2
When x = −1, y = 4 (−1)3 − 2 (−1)5 = -4 + 2 = -2
Hence, the required points are (0, 0), (1, 2), and (−1, −2).