Length of Tangent from an External Point

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Length of Tangent from an External Point

For a point $$(x_1,y_1)$$ and parabola:

$$y^2=4ax$$

the tangent length is:

$$\sqrt{y_1^2-4ax_1}$$

Usage

- Used to calculate the length of either tangent drawn from an external point.

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