Equation of a Tangent Using Point of Contact
For a point $$(x_1,y_1)$$ on:
$$y^2=4ax$$
the tangent is:
$$yy_1=2a(x+x_1)$$
Usage
- Used when the point of contact is given directly rather than parametrically.
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Equation of a Tangent Using Point of Contact
Equation of a Tangent Using Point of Contact
For a point $$(x_1,y_1)$$ on:
$$y^2=4ax$$
the tangent is:
$$yy_1=2a(x+x_1)$$
Usage
- Used when the point of contact is given directly rather than parametrically.
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