Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Analytic Geometry - Section 9.2 The Parabola - 9.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 667: 10

Answer

$c$

Work Step by Step

The general equation for a parabola that has an axis of symmetry parallel to the $y$-axis and opens up is given by: $(x−h)^2=4a(y−k)$ Where, $(h, k)$ is the vertex of the parabola. We are given that the coordinates for the vertex are $(3,2)$ and the focus is $f=4$ units with coordinates: $(3, 2+f) \to (3,6)$ and directrix $y=k-a =2-4=-2$ Therefore, the required option is $(c)$.
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