Mathematics

Problem

Consider the curve

y^2 = 4ax

and the points

P(1,4)

and

Q(4,-8)

. Which of the following statements is true? a) Only

P

lies on the curve and

a = 1

b) Both

P

and

Q

lie on the curve and

a = 4

c) Only

P

lies on the curve and

a = 4

d) Only

Q

lies on the curve and

a = 2