Graph Parabolas with Vertices at the Origin
Find the Focus $$x ^ { 2 } = 40 y$$

question 53

Multiple Choice

Graph Parabolas with Vertices at the Origin
Find the focus and directrix of the parabola with the given equation.
- $$x ^ { 2 } = 40 y$$

• A) focus: \(( 0,10 )\)
• directrix: \(y = - 10\)
• B) focus: \(( 10,0 )\)
• directrix: \(y = 10\)
• C) focus: \(( 10,0 )\)
• directrix: \(x = 10\)
• D) focus: \(( 0 , - 10 )\)
• directrix: \(\mathrm { x } = - 10\)

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