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If Q is the foot of the perpendicular from a point p on the parabola `y^(2)=8(x-3)` to its directrix. S is an equilateral triangle then find the lengh of side of the triangle.

A

`(4sqrt(3),8)`

B

`(8,4sqrt(3))`

C

`(9,4sqrt(3))`

D

`(4sqrt(3),9)`

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