[Solved] If two tangents drawn from a point P to the parabola y^2 = 16(x – 3) are at right angles, then the locus of point P is

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If two tangents drawn from a point P to the parabola y² = 16(x – 3) are at right angles, then the locus of point P is

(1) x + 3 = 0

(2) x + 1 = 0

(3) x + 2 = 0

(4) x + 4 = 0

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15/01/2022 4:22 pm

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Correct answer: (2) x + 1 = 0

Explanation:

Locus is directrix of parabola

x – 3 + 4 = 0 ⇒ x + 1 = 0

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