Single Answer MCQ
Q-00052164

Determine the directrix of the parabola y^2 = 16x.

1

x = 4

2

x = -4

3

x = 16

4

y = 4

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. x = -4

Solution:

The equation y^2 = 16x corresponds to a = 4. The directrix, located at x = -a, is x = -4 in this case.

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