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A general formula for a parabola is x2 = 4py. What is the value of p in the equation x2 = 12y?

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The correct answer is P=3. I hope this helps.
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P=3 because in the equation x^2=4py converted to x^2=12y, you would have to divide 12 by 4 to get the answer for P. 
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