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The equation of the latus rectum of a parabola is `x+y=8` and the equation of the tangent at the vertex is `x+y=12.` Then find the length of the latus rectum.

A

`4 sqrt2`

B

`2sqrt2`

C

`8`

D

`8sqrt2`

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