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Which parabola has focus (2, 0) and directrix x = -2?

Ax² = 8y
By² = 4x
Cy² = 8x
Dy² = 2x
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. y² = 8x
The focus lies on the x-axis with a = 2, so y² = 4ax becomes y² = 8x.
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