Find the value of a if y^2 = 4ax pases through (8, 8): - Vidyadip

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Find the value of a if $y^2 = 4ax$ pases through (8, 8):

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2
B
4
C
8
D
None

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Answer

Correct option: A.

2

2

Solution:
Given point (8, 8)
Given equation $y^2= 4ax$
$\Rightarrow8^2=4\text{a}(8)$
$64 = 32\text{a}$
$\text{a}=\frac{64}{32}$
$\text{a} = 2$

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