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QuizMultiple Choice

Parabolas (Sec 9-4)

Question 7 • *CR CCSS Math 2 S2 [M2960OX]

A parabola can be represented by the equation x2 = –20y.

Answer
A
(–5,0)
B
(5,0)
C
(0,5)
D
(0,–5)

Explanation

Compare x² = –20y with the standard form x² = 4py, where the focus is (0, p). Since 4p = –20, p = –5, so the focus is (0, –5). The correct choice is D, (0, –5).

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