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An equation of the parabola whose focus is (–3, 0)
and the directrix  x + 5 = 0 is:

a
y2=4(x+5)
b
y2=4(x+4)
c
y2=4(x+3)
d
y2=4(x−3)

detailed solution

Correct option is B

We have (x+3)2+y2=|x+5|⇒y2=(x+5)2−(x+3)2=4(x+4).

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