The Line Segment That Has Endpoints on a Parabola, Passes

question 66

Multiple Choice

The line segment that has endpoints on a parabola, passes through the focus of the parabola, and is perpendicular to the axis of symmetry is called the latus rectum of the parabola. Find the length of the latus rectum for the parabola .

• A)24
• B)12
• C)36
• D)48
• E)96

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