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OpenStudy (anonymous):

SERIOUSLY need help on this parabola problem! Attachment below.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@whpalmer4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@ganeshie8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@amistre64

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@ash2326

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Hero

hero (hero):

The general form of a parabola is \(y = a(x - h)^2 + k\) where \((h,k)\) is the vertex \(x = h\) is the axis of symmetry

hero (hero):

I did some checking and as it turns out, the point (3, 4 - 5/4) doesn't exactly represent any of the given choices. Nevertheless, we can rule out vertex and axis of symmetry since the given point is not consistent with (h,k) or x = h. Furthermore, the directrix is usually given in the form (x , k - p). Which leaves only one remaining possible choice.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I really appreciate it! @Hero

hero (hero):

You're welcome.

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