If the line $2x + y + k = 0$ is normal to the parabola $y^2 = -8x$,then the value of $k$ will be

  • A
    $ -16 $
  • B
    $ -8 $
  • C
    $ -24 $
  • D
    $ 24 $

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Consider the parabola $25[(x-2)^2+(y+5)^2]=(3x+4y-1)^2$. Match the characteristics of this parabola given in List-$I$ with their corresponding items in List-$II$.
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$I$. Vertex$A$. $8$
$II$. Length of latus rectum$B$. $(\frac{29}{10}, \frac{-38}{10})$
$III$. Directrix$C$. $3x+4y-1=0$
$IV$. One end of the latus rectum$D$. $(\frac{-2}{5}, \frac{-16}{5})$
$E$. $6$

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