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If θ is the angle between the tangents to the parabola

y2=12x passing through the point (–1, 2)

then |tanθ| is equal to

a
2
b
3
c
12
d
23

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Equation of any tangent is y=mx+3m whichpasses through (–1, 2) if 2 = −m+3m⇒m2+2m−3=0⇒m=1,−3So |tan⁡θ|=1+31−3=2.

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