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Let the normals at points `A(4a, -4a)` and `B(9a, -6a)` on the parabola `y^(2)=4ax` meet at the point P. The equation of the nornal from P on `y^(2)=4ax` (other than PA and PB) is

A

`5x+y-135a=0`

B

`5x-y+115a=0`

C

`5x+y+115=0`

D

`5x-y-115a=0`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the equation of the normal from point P on the parabola \( y^2 = 4ax \) that is not along the lines PA and PB. We will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Find the slopes \( T_1 \) and \( T_2 \) Given points: - \( A(4a, -4a) \) - \( B(9a, -6a) \) For point A, we know the normal at any point on the parabola \( y^2 = 4ax \) is given by: \[ y + 2aT_1 = -T_1(x - 4a) \] Substituting the coordinates of point A: \[ -4a + 2aT_1 = -T_1(4a - 4a) \] This simplifies to: \[ -4a + 2aT_1 = 0 \implies 2aT_1 = 4a \implies T_1 = 2 \] For point B, similarly: \[ y + 2aT_2 = -T_2(x - 9a) \] Substituting the coordinates of point B: \[ -6a + 2aT_2 = -T_2(9a - 9a) \] This simplifies to: \[ -6a + 2aT_2 = 0 \implies 2aT_2 = 6a \implies T_2 = 3 \] ### Step 2: Find the slope \( T_3 \) Since the normals at points A and B meet at point P, we have the condition: \[ T_1 + T_2 + T_3 = 0 \] Substituting the values of \( T_1 \) and \( T_2 \): \[ 2 + 3 + T_3 = 0 \implies T_3 = -5 \] ### Step 3: Write the equation of the normal at point P The equation of the normal at any point on the parabola \( y^2 = 4ax \) with slope \( T_3 \) is given by: \[ y + 2aT_3 = -T_3(x - 8a) \] Substituting \( T_3 = -5 \): \[ y + 2a(-5) = -(-5)(x - 8a) \] This simplifies to: \[ y - 10a = 5(x - 8a) \] Expanding this: \[ y - 10a = 5x - 40a \] Rearranging gives: \[ y - 5x + 30a = 0 \] Thus, the equation of the normal from point P on the parabola \( y^2 = 4ax \) is: \[ y + 5x = 30a \] ### Final Answer The equation of the normal from point P on \( y^2 = 4ax \) is: \[ y + 5x = 30a \]
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