Mathematics · 2018
JEE Main · 16 April 2018, Shift 1 · Q80
Let P be a point on the parabola, x^2=4 y. If the distance of P from the centre of the circle, x^2+y^2+6 x+8=0 is minimum, then the equation of the…
Let P be a point on the parabola, $\displaystyle x^2=4 y$. If the distance of P from the centre of the circle, $\displaystyle x^2+y^2+6 x+8=0$ is minimum, then the equation of the tangent to the parabola at P, is :
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(3)
$\displaystyle x+y+1=0$
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