The abscissa of a point on the curve

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · A Level · Mathematics · Differentiation · Differentiation

Problem

xy=(a+x)^2

, the normal at which cuts off numerically equal intercepts from the coordinate axes, is (a)

-\frac{a}{\sqrt{2}}

(b)

\sqrt{2}a

(c)

\frac{a}{\sqrt{2}}

(d)

-\sqrt{2}a