9. All of the following statements regarding the general equation of the parabola x² - 20x + 4y + 88 = 0 are FALSE EXCEPT a. The vertex is (-10, 3). b. The length of the latus rectum is 1. c. The parabola opens to the right. d. The equation of the directrix is y = 4.

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Section7.1: The Circle And The Parabola
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9. All of the following statements regarding the general equation of the parabola x² -
20x + 4y + 88 = 0 are FALSE EXCEPT
a. The vertex is (-10, 3).
b. The length of the latus rectum is 1.
c. The parabola opens to the right.
d. The equation of the directrix is y = 4.
Transcribed Image Text:9. All of the following statements regarding the general equation of the parabola x² - 20x + 4y + 88 = 0 are FALSE EXCEPT a. The vertex is (-10, 3). b. The length of the latus rectum is 1. c. The parabola opens to the right. d. The equation of the directrix is y = 4.
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