Q.

The equations of the directrix of the parabola with vertex at the origin and having the axis along the x-axis and a common tangent of slope 2 with the circle x2 + y2 = 5 is
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a

X = -10

b

X = -20

c

X = 20

d

X = 10

answer is A, C.

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The line y =2x+ c is a tangent to x2 + y2 = 5'
lf c2 = 25, then c =±5
Let the equation of the parabola be y2 - 4ax. Then.
a2=±5
or  a=±10
So, the equation of the parabola is y2=±40x
Also, the equations of the directrices are x=±10.

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