Which equation represents a parabola with the focus at (0, -1) and the directrix y
= 1?
(1) x2 = -8y
(3) x2 = Sy
(2) x2 = - 4y
(4) x2 = 4y

Step-by-step explanation:

The vertex is halfway between focus and directrix, at (0,0).

The equation has the form y = ax².

Focal length p = distance between focus and vertex = 1

p = 1/|4a|

1 = 1/|4a|

|a| = ¼

The focus lies below the vertex, so the parabola opens downwards and a<0.

y = -¼x²

the correct answer option is (2x-3)(2x+3).

step-by-step explanation:

we are given the following expression and we are to factorize it:

we are to find such factors that when multiplied they give a result of 36 (9 x 4 = 36) and when added they give a result of 0.

the two such factors of 36 are negative six and postive six.

factorizing the given expression to get:

therefore, the correct factorization of is (2x-3)(2x+3).