Find an equation of the parabola described.Focus at (0, 15); directrix the line y = -15

A. y2 = 60x
B. x2 = 60y
C. y2 = 15x
D. x2 = -60y


Answer: B

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focus: (4, 0)
directrix: x = -4

B. vertex: (0, 0)
focus: (0, -4)
directrix: y = 4

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directrix: x = 4

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