A general formula for a parabola is x squared is equal to 4 p y What is the value of p in the equation x squared is equal to 12 y ?
Answer
A
p is equal to 4
B
p is equal to 12
C
p is equal to 3
D
p is equal to 6
Explanation
Compare the equation x² = 12y with the general form x² = 4py. This gives 4p = 12, so dividing both sides by 4 gives p = 3. The correct choice is p is equal to 3.
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