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QJEEM19Ma62ae: JEE Main 2019 Mathematics - Class 11 JEEM19Ma62ae Solution: Axis of a parabola lies along x-axis. If its vertex and focus…

Axis of a parabola lies along x-axis. If its vertex and focus are at distances 2 and 4 respectively from the origin, on the positive x-axis then which of the following points does not lie on it?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A (5, 26)
  • B (6, 42)
  • C (8, 6)
  • D (4, -4)

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JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th January Morning Slot Mathematics - Parabola Question 111 English Explanation

So the equation of the parabola,

(y−0)2=4.a(x−2)

⇒  y2 = 4.2 (x − 2)

⇒  y2 = 8 (x − 2)

By checking each options you can see. point (8, 6) does not lie on the parabola.

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