The area between x = y2 and x = 4 is divided into two equal parts by the line x = a, find the value of a.



It is given that the area between x = y2 and x = 4 is divided into two equal parts by the line x = a.


Thus, Area OAD = Area ABCD


Now, we can observed that the given area is symmetrical about x-axis.


Area OED = Area EFCD


Now, Area of OED =



Area of EFCD =



Therefore, from equations (1) and (2), we get,






Hence, the required value of a is .


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