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If a0a \ne 0 and the line 2bx+3cy+4d=02bx+3cy+4d=0 passes through the points of intersection of the parabolas y2=4ax{y^2} = 4ax and x2=4ay{x^2} = 4ay, then :

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Introduction and Key Concepts

This problem asks us to find a condition on the coefficients of a linear equation, given that the line it represents passes through the intersection points of two parabolas. To solve this, we will combine several fundamental concepts from coordinate geometry and algebra:

  1. Intersection of Curves: To find where two curves meet, we solve their equations simultaneously. The resulting (x,y)(x, y) pairs are the coordinates of their intersection points.
  2. Condition for a Point on a Line: If a line passes through a specific point, the coordinates of that point must satisfy the equation of the line. Substituting these coordinates into the line's equation will lead to a true statement or a condition on the line's parameters.
  3. **Fundamental Property of Real

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