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Question 2 • Mathematics II

A parabola can be represented by the equation x squared is equal to negative 20 y What are the coordinates of the focus of the parabola?

Answer
A
open paren negative 5 comma 0 close paren
B
open paren 5 comma 0 close paren
C
open paren 0 comma 5 close paren
D
open paren 0 comma negative 5 close paren

Explanation

The standard form for a vertical parabola is x² = 4py, where the focus is (0, p). Comparing x² = −20y with that form gives 4p = −20, so p = −5. Therefore, the focus is (0, −5), choice D.

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