The Equation Of The Latus Rectum Of The Parabola x2 + 4x + 2y = 0 Is 

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Question

The equation of the latus rectum of the parabola x2 + 4x + 2= 0 is 

Solution

Correct option is

2y = 3

x2 + 4x + 2= 0       (x + 2)2 = –2(– 2)  

Take x + 2 = X, y – 2 =    X2 = – 4aX

Equation of latus rectum is 

 2y = 3

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