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One end of a focal chord AB of the parabola y² = 8x is A(1/2, -2). Find the equation of the tangent to the parabola at the other end B.

  1. 2x + y - 24 = 0
  2. x - 2y + 8 = 0
  3. 2x - y - 24 = 0
  4. x + 2y + 8 = 0

Correct answer: x - 2y + 8 = 0

Solution

Point A corresponds to t = -1/2; the focal chord property gives t_B = 2, and the tangent at B simplifies to x - 2y + 8 = 0.

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