Question
Write the equation of the parabola with a focus at (10,−3) and a directrix of x=2 . It will be helpful to draw a sketch first and identify the information needed to write the equation.(1 point)
Responses
4(x−6)=(y+3)2
4 left parenthesis x minus 6 right parenthesis equals left parenthesis y plus 3 right parenthesis squared
(x−6)2=16(y+3)
left parenthesis x minus 6 right parenthesis squared equals 16 left parenthesis y plus 3 right parenthesis
4(x−10)=(y+3)2
4 left parenthesis x minus 10 right parenthesis equals left parenthesis y plus 3 right parenthesis squared
16(x−6)=(y+3)2
16 left parenthesis x minus 6 right parenthesis equals left parenthesis y plus 3 right parenthesis squared
Responses
4(x−6)=(y+3)2
4 left parenthesis x minus 6 right parenthesis equals left parenthesis y plus 3 right parenthesis squared
(x−6)2=16(y+3)
left parenthesis x minus 6 right parenthesis squared equals 16 left parenthesis y plus 3 right parenthesis
4(x−10)=(y+3)2
4 left parenthesis x minus 10 right parenthesis equals left parenthesis y plus 3 right parenthesis squared
16(x−6)=(y+3)2
16 left parenthesis x minus 6 right parenthesis equals left parenthesis y plus 3 right parenthesis squared
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To find the equation of a parabola given a focus and a directrix, we can follow these steps:
1. **Identify the Focus and Directrix**:
- Focus: \( (10, -3) \)
- Directrix: \( x = 2 \)
2. **Determine the Orientation**:
Since the focus is to the right of the directrix, the parabola opens to the right.
3. **Find the Vertex**:
The vertex lies midway between the focus and the directrix. To find the x-coordinate of the vertex:
- The x-coordinates of the focus and the directrix are \(10\) and \(2\), respectively.
- The x-coordinate of the vertex is:
\[
\frac{10 + 2}{2} = \frac{12}{2} = 6
\]
The y-coordinate remains the same as the focus \( -3 \).
- Vertex: \( (6, -3) \)
4. **Find the value of \(p\)**:
The distance \(p\) from the vertex to the focus (or vertex to directrix) is:
\[
p = 10 - 6 = 4
\]
5. **Write the Equation**:
The standard form of a parabola that opens to the right, with vertex \((h, k)\) is:
\[
(y - k)^2 = 4p(x - h)
\]
Here:
- \(h = 6\)
- \(k = -3\)
- \(p = 4\)
Substituting in these values:
\[
(y + 3)^2 = 16(x - 6)
\]
Thus, the equation of the parabola is:
\[
(y + 3)^2 = 16(x - 6)
\]
Among the options you provided, this equation corresponds to:
\[
\text{(x−6)²=16(y+3)}
\]
This represents the correct form of the equation of the parabola.
1. **Identify the Focus and Directrix**:
- Focus: \( (10, -3) \)
- Directrix: \( x = 2 \)
2. **Determine the Orientation**:
Since the focus is to the right of the directrix, the parabola opens to the right.
3. **Find the Vertex**:
The vertex lies midway between the focus and the directrix. To find the x-coordinate of the vertex:
- The x-coordinates of the focus and the directrix are \(10\) and \(2\), respectively.
- The x-coordinate of the vertex is:
\[
\frac{10 + 2}{2} = \frac{12}{2} = 6
\]
The y-coordinate remains the same as the focus \( -3 \).
- Vertex: \( (6, -3) \)
4. **Find the value of \(p\)**:
The distance \(p\) from the vertex to the focus (or vertex to directrix) is:
\[
p = 10 - 6 = 4
\]
5. **Write the Equation**:
The standard form of a parabola that opens to the right, with vertex \((h, k)\) is:
\[
(y - k)^2 = 4p(x - h)
\]
Here:
- \(h = 6\)
- \(k = -3\)
- \(p = 4\)
Substituting in these values:
\[
(y + 3)^2 = 16(x - 6)
\]
Thus, the equation of the parabola is:
\[
(y + 3)^2 = 16(x - 6)
\]
Among the options you provided, this equation corresponds to:
\[
\text{(x−6)²=16(y+3)}
\]
This represents the correct form of the equation of the parabola.
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