Sets, Relations & Functions
Integer Lattice Points — Ellipse Region
nta_pyq_2026_jan
Grade 11
Question:
The number of elements in the relation $R=\{(x,y):4x^2+y^2<52,\,x,y\in\mathbb{Z}\}$ is
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: $4x^2+y^2<52\Rightarrow x^2<13\Rightarrow x\in\{-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3\}$. For each $x$, count $y\in\mathbb{Z}$ with $y^2<52-4x^2$.
77 elements.
Correct Answer: 1