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Three Dimensional Geometry

Question
CBSEENMA12036283

If the straight line y = mx + c (m > 0) touches the parabola y2 = 8(x + 2), then the minimum value taken by c is

  • 12

  • 8

  • 4

  • 6

Solution

C.

4

The tangent of slope m must be of the form y = m(x + 2) + a/m
so comma space 2 straight m space plus 2 over straight m space equals space straight c
rightwards double arrow space straight c space equals 2 open parentheses straight m plus 1 over straight m close parentheses greater or equal than space 2 space straight x space 2 space
therefore straight c subscript min space equals space 4

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