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The line x- y + 2 = 0 touches the parabola y2 = 8x at the point:

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a

(2, 4)

b

(2,-4)

c

(1,22)

d

(4,42)

answer is D.

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The line xy+2=0 i.e. 

x=y2 meets parabola y2=8x

y2=8(y2)=8y16y28y+16=0 (y4)2=0y=4,4

 Roots are equal,

 Given line touches the given parabola.

 x = 4- 2 = 2, Thus the required point is (b, d).

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The line x- y + 2 = 0 touches the parabola y2 = 8x at the point: