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If one end of a focal chord AB of the parabola y^2=8x is at A( 1 2,-2), then the equation of the tangent to it at B is:

JEE Main 2020 — Mathematics Coordinate Geometry

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If one end of a focal chord ABABAB of the parabola y2=8x{y}^{2}=8xy2=8x is at A(12,−2),A(\frac{1}{2},-2),A(21​,−2), then the equation of the tangent to it at BBB is:

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Held on 9 Jan 2020 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    2x+y−24=02x+y-24=02x+y−24=0

  2. B

    x−2y+8=0x-2y+8=0x−2y+8=0

  3. C

    x+2y+8=0x+2y+8=0x+2y+8=0

  4. D

    2x−y−24=02x-y-24=02x−y−24=0

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