Question

Find the equation of the parabola with its focus at (–5,0) and its directrix y = 2.

Question 5 options:

A)

y = 1∕4(x + 5)2 + 1

B)

y = –1∕4(x + 1)2 + 5


C)

y = –1∕4 (x + 5)2 + 1


D)

y = –4(x + 5)2 + 1

Answer 1

C

Explanation: