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The number of points on the curve \(y=54 x^5-135 x^4-70 x^3+180 x^2+210 x\) at which the normal lines are parallel \(to x+90 y+2=0\) is 

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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Normal of line is parallel to line x+90y+2=0
\(m_N​=−\frac{1}{90}​\)
\(−(\frac{dx}{dy}​)_{(x_1​y_1​)​}=−\frac{1}{90}⇒(\frac{dy}{dx}​)_{(x_1​y_1​)​}=90\)
Now,
\(\frac{dy}{dx}​=270x^4−540x^3−210x^2+360x+210=90\)
\(⇒x=1,2,\frac{−2}{3}​,\frac{−1}{3}​\)
so, the correct option is(B): 4 normals

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