SOLUTION: The equation {{{ y^2 + 4x + 4y + k = 0 }}} represents a parabola whose latus rectum is: A- 1 B- 2 C- 3 D- 4

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Question 1184284: The equation represents a parabola whose latus rectum is:
A- 1
B- 2
C- 3
D- 4

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The equation represents a parabola whose latus rectum is:



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Latus rectum = units

answer: D:

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