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The equation of a tangent to the parabola y2 = 8x is y = x + 2. The point on this line from which the other tangent to the parabola is perpendicular to the given tangent is ?

The equation of a tangent to the parabola y2 = 8x is y = x + 2. The point on this line from which the other tangent to the parabola is perpendicular to the given tangent is ?

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SHAIK AASIF AHAMED
askIITians Faculty 74 Points
9 years ago
Hello student,
The required point must be on the directrix of the parabola
So the required point is (-2,0)
Thanks and Regards
Shaik Aasif
askIITIans faculty

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