Find an Equation of the Parabola Described $y ^ { 2 } = - 12 x$

question 127

Multiple Choice

Find an equation of the parabola described.
-Focus at (-3, 0) ; directrix the line x = 3

• A) \(y ^ { 2 } = - 12 x\)
• B) \(x ^ { 2 } = - 12 y\)
• C) \(y ^ { 2 } = - 3 x\)
• D) \(y ^ { 2 } = 12 x\)

Distinguish between dependent and independent events in probability.

Calculate probabilities for simple and compound events.

Identify and apply the rules for calculating the complement of an event.

Understand probability models and their applications to real-world scenarios.

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