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chords of y^2=4ax

Source: Croatia 1998 4th Grade P1

June 8, 2021
parabolaconicsgeometry

Problem Statement

Let there be a given parabola y2=4axy^2=4ax in the coordinate plane. Consider all chords of the parabola that are visible at a right angle from the origin of the coordinate system. Prove that all these chords pass through a fixed point.