16. Write an equation of a parabola whose directrix is x = 7 and has a focus at (-3, –7). A. (y – 2)² = –12(x+7) B. (x + 7)² = -25(y – 2) C. (x – 2)² = -16(y +7) D. (y + 7)2 = -20(x – 2) %3D %3D %3D

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16. Write an equation of a parabola whose directrix is x = 7 and has a foCUs at (-3, –7).
A. (y – 2)² = –12(x+7)
B. (x + 7)² = -25(y – 2)
C. (x – 2)² = -16(y+ 7)
D. (y + 7)² = -20(x – 2)
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Transcribed Image Text:16. Write an equation of a parabola whose directrix is x = 7 and has a foCUs at (-3, –7). A. (y – 2)² = –12(x+7) B. (x + 7)² = -25(y – 2) C. (x – 2)² = -16(y+ 7) D. (y + 7)² = -20(x – 2) %3D
42. A parabola has the origin for vertex and opens down. The rectangle bounded by the
axis has area 904 sq. units. Find the equation of this parabola.
latus rectum and the x
1
A. x² = -5v211y
B. x? = -6v215y
C. x² = -7/227y
D. x² = -4v226y
Transcribed Image Text:42. A parabola has the origin for vertex and opens down. The rectangle bounded by the axis has area 904 sq. units. Find the equation of this parabola. latus rectum and the x 1 A. x² = -5v211y B. x? = -6v215y C. x² = -7/227y D. x² = -4v226y
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