If the line y=mx+a/m is tangent to parabola y^2=4ax, what is the point of contact and tangency?
Mark M.
answered 05/04/19
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
x = y2 / 4a
y = m(y2 / 4a) + a/m
From this to
m2y2 - 4my + 4a2 = 0
Solve for y, then substitute to determine x.
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