Equation of a Tangent Using Point of Contact

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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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