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Algebra II question helpl?!?

Which of the following is represented by a parabola with vertex at the origin and focus (-3,0)?

A) x = 1/12y^2

B) y = - 1/12x^2

C) y = 1/12x^2

D) x = - 1/12y^2

Please help me I have no idea D;

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
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    D

    The focus (-3,0) lies "inside" the parabola, so this parabola lies wholly in the 2nd and 3rd quadrants, which rules out A, the only other possibility.

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