Find the Vertex, Focus, and Directrix of the Parabola

question 105

Multiple Choice

Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola. Graph the equation.
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• A)vertex: (3, 6)focus: (3, 7)directrix: y = 5
• B)vertex: (3, 6)focus: (3, 5)directrix: y = 7
• C)vertex: (3, 6)focus: (4, 6)directrix: x = 2
• D)vertex: (3, 6)focus: (2, 6)directrix: x = 4

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