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AP EAMCET · Maths · Parabola

The equation of directrix of parabola \(x^2+8 x+12 y+4=\) 0 is

  1. A \(y+4=0\)
  2. B \(y-1=0\)
  3. C \(y-4=0\)
  4. D \(y-2=0\)
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Correct Answer

(C) \(y-4=0\)

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Given parabola is \(x^2+8 x+12 y+4=0\) This can be written as \((x+4)^2=4(-3)(y-1)\) Here, \(V=(-4,1)\) and equation of Directix, \(Y=4\) or \(y-4=0\)