The parabola has a focus at (−3, 0) and directrix y = 3. What is the correct equation for the parabola? x2 = −12y x2 = 3y y2 = 3x y2 = −12x

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Answer:

[tex]x^2+6x+6y=0[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

The distance between the parabola focus and the directrix is 3, then

[tex]p=3.[/tex]

Parabola vertex is placed on the perpendicular line to the directrix and this perpendicular line passes trough the focus. Its equation is x=-3 and parabola vertex coordinates are (-3,1.5).

Branches of the parabola go in negative y-direction, then the equation of the parabola is

[tex](x-(-3))^2=-2\cdot 3(y-1.5),\\ \\(x+3)^2=-6(y-1.5),\\ \\x^2+6x+9=-6y+9,\\ \\x^2+6x+6y=0.[/tex]

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Answer:

y2=-12x

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