Find the value of if the point lies on the curve .

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · AP Precalculus · Functions with Parameters, Vectors, and Matrices · Functions with Parameters, Vectors, and Matrices

Problem

Find the value of

a

if the point

(9,12)

lies on the curve

y^2 = 4ax

. (a)

6

(b)

4

(c)

\dfrac{1}{3}

(d)

3

Related theory

Parabola
Conic Sections
Coordinate Geometry
Parabola standard equation

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