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If the point on the curve y2=6x, nearest to the point 3,32 is (α,β), then 2(α+β) is equal to _________.
MathematicsParabolaJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (20 Jul Shift 2)
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The correct answer is: 9

We have,

y2=6x

Comparing with y2=4ax, we get a=32

Let the point on parabola be Pat2,2at32t2,3t.

Normal at point P is

tx+y=3t+32t3

It passes through 3,32, hence

3t+32=3t+32t3

t3=1t=1

Hence,

P32,3=(α,β)

Therefore,

2(α+β)=232+3=9

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