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Which is the equation of a parabola with Vertex (0, 0) and directrix y = 4?

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Answer:

D. x^2 = -16y

Explanation:

got it right on edge

User Mehul Katpara
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we know that

Vertex (0, 0) and directrix y = 4

is a vertical parabola------> open down (directrix above the vertex)
the equation is of the form
(y-k)=4p(x-h)²--------> y=4p*x²-------> vertex (0,0)

y=4
y=h-p-----> y=-p
p=-4

the equation of the parabola is
y=-16x²

the answer is
y=-16x²

see the attached figure

Which is the equation of a parabola with Vertex (0, 0) and directrix y = 4?-example-1
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