3. Find the vertex for the parabola 4x + 2y² + 8 = 0. (a) (0, -2) (b) (-2,0) (c) (2, 2) (d) (-2,1)

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**Question 3:** Find the vertex for the parabola \(4x + 2y^2 + 8 = 0\).

- **(a)** \((0, -2)\)
- **(b)** \((-2, 0)\)
- **(c)** \((2, 2)\)
- **(d)** \((-2, 1)\)

**Explanation:**
To find the vertex of the parabola, the equation needs to be expressed in the standard form. This particular equation suggests manipulating it to identify the vertex form of the parabola equation. The given options indicate potential coordinates for the vertex.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 3:** Find the vertex for the parabola \(4x + 2y^2 + 8 = 0\). - **(a)** \((0, -2)\) - **(b)** \((-2, 0)\) - **(c)** \((2, 2)\) - **(d)** \((-2, 1)\) **Explanation:** To find the vertex of the parabola, the equation needs to be expressed in the standard form. This particular equation suggests manipulating it to identify the vertex form of the parabola equation. The given options indicate potential coordinates for the vertex.
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