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If the points (2,3) and (3,2) on a parabola are equidistant from the focus, then the slope of its tangent at vertex is

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1

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`-1`

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B
Equidistant points from focus are symmetric about axis of parabola. So, tangent at vertex is parallel to the line joining the two points.
`:.` Slope `= (3-2)/(2-3) =-1`
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