Find the Vertex, Focus, Directrix, and Focal Width of the Parabola

question 76

Multiple Choice

Find the vertex, focus, directrix, and focal width of the parabola.
- $$y ^ { 2 } = - 12 x$$

• A) Vertex: \(( 0,0 )\); Focus: \(( 3,0 )\); Directrix: \(x = - 3\); Focal width: 3
• B) Vertex: \(( 0,0 )\); Focus: \(( - 3,0 )\); Directrix: \(y = 3\); Focal wid th: 48
• C) Vertex: \(( 0,0 )\); Focus: \(( 0 , - 3 )\); Directrix: \(y = 3\); Focal width: 48
• D) Vertex: \(( 0,0 )\); Focus: \(( - 3,0 )\); Directrix: \(x = 3\); Focal width: 12

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