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If the vertex of a parabola is 2,-1 And the equation of its directrix is 4x3y=21, then the length of its latus rectum  

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a

2

b

8

c

16

d

12

answer is B.

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For any parabola, If the distance between the vertex and directrix is a then the length of the latusrectum is 4a

The perpendicular distance from the vertex 2,-1 to the directrix 4x3y=21, is a

Hence, a=8+3-2116+9=105=2

Therefore, the length of the latusrectum is 4a=8

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If the vertex of a parabola is 2,-1 And the equation of its directrix is 4x−3y=21, then the length of its latus rectum