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16 March, 07:34

A parabola is represented by the equation y2 = 5x. Which equation represents the directrix?

y = - 20 x = - 20 y = - 5/4 x = - 5/4

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  1. 16 March, 08:41
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    The equation for the directrix of a parabola is represented by y = k - p where k is the y value of the vertex of the parabola and p is from the equation of the parabola y^2 = 4px

    k = 0

    4p = 5

    p = 5/4

    y = - 5/4
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