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If the line y = 4 + kx, k = 0, is the tangent to the parabola y = x - x2 at the point P and V is the vertex of the parabola, then the slope of the line through P and V is :

(A) 3/2

(B) 26/9

(C) 5/2

(D) 23/6

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Correct option is (C) 5/2

Slope of tangent at P = Slope of line AP

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