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A point on the parabola whose focus and vertex are respectively at 54, -2 and (1, -2) is
MathematicsParabolaTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 4, 0
  • B 15, 2
  • C 3, -1
  • D 10, 1
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 10, 1

The general equation of parabola is (y-h)2=4a(x-k) where h,k is the vertex.

Given vertex 1, -2 and focus 54, -2. Hence, a=54-1=14

Substituting the value in equation,

(y+2)2=4×14(x-1)

  (y+2)2=(x-1)

 10, 1 satisfies the equation.

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