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Question: Two perpendicular tangents to y<sup>2</sup> = 4ax always intersect on the line, if...

Two perpendicular tangents to y2 = 4ax always intersect on the line, if

A

x = a

B

x + a = 0

C

x + 2a = 0

D

x + 4a = 0

Answer

x + a = 0

Explanation

Solution

Two perpendicular tangents to y2 = 4ax always intersect on directrix

\ x = – a ̃ x + a = 0