A Parallel Line Turns Tangent
Problem
The parabola () has focus , and its directrix meets the -axis at a point . A line through meets at two points and , with
1. Find the equation of the parabola . 2. Let and be distinct points on with -axis. The line meets the -axis at a point , and a point is chosen on the -axis with and between and . Let be the line through parallel to . Prove that is tangent to the parabola .
Answer
Solution
| Difficulty | 7/10 |
|---|---|
| Topics | Parametrization, conic sections |
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