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Find the equation of the parabola with focus (6, 0) and directrix x = -6.
Ay² = -24x
By² = 12x
Cy² = 24x
Dx² = 24y
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. y² = 24x
The focus is on the x-axis and a = 6, so the equation is y² = 4(6)x = 24x.
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