The area bounded by the parabola y2 = 8x, the x-axis and the latusrectum is

Latus rectum of parabola y2 = 4ax is x = a


So, latus rectum of parabola y2 = 8x is x = 2


Therefore, area A enclosed is –


A =


=


=


= 16/3 (Ans)

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