Grade 11Analytical GeometryThe Equation of directrix of a parabola is 3x +4y+15=0 and equation of tangent at vertex is 3x+4y-5=0.Then the length of latus rectum is equal to? rudrajeet roy 8 Years agoGrade 11
Arun8 Years agoDistance between tangent at vertex and directrix = 15 -(-5)/5 = 20/5 = 4 Which will be equal to a. Hence length of latus rectum = 4a = 4*5 = 20 units RegardsArun (askIITians forum expert)