Tangent Parallel to a Given Line

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Tangent Parallel to a Given Line

For:

$$y^2=4ax$$

if the required tangent is parallel to:

$$y=mx+c$$

then the tangent is:

$$y=mx+\frac{a}{m}$$

Usage

- Used when the direction or slope of the tangent is given.

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