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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