If the ordinate x=a divides the area bounded by the curve y=(1+8x2), x - axis and the ordinates x=2,x=4 into two equal parts, then a =
Let the ordinate at x=a divide the area into two equal parts
Area of AMNB=∫42(1+8x2)dx=[x−8x]42=4
Area of ACDM=∫a2(1+8x2)dx=2
On solving, we get a=±2√2; Since a > 0 ⇒ a = 2√2