SOLUTION: determine the orientation of the parabola. directrix: x= -4; p= 1 a.opens up c. opens right b. opens down d. opens left

Question 698404: determine the orientation of the parabola.
directrix: x= -4; p= 1
a.opens up c. opens right
b. opens down d. opens left
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
determine the orientation of the parabola.
directrix: x= -4; p= 1
The directrix is always on the convex side of the parabola.
p is the distance from vertex to focus which is on the concave side of the parabola
So parabola opens right (ans c)
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