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Published on: August 13, 2026
The equation of the line which is tangent to both the circle 
and the parabola 
is
A
B
C
D
.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
: Let the equation of common tangent be 
Since 
is tangent to circle
if 
Also, 
is tangent to parabola 
if 
(i.e. 
Squaring both sides we get,
.
or, 
i.e., 
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