Find an equation of the parabola described and state the two points that define the latus rectum.Focus at (0, 3); directrix the line y = -3

A. x2 = 12y; latus rectum: (6, 3) and (-6, 3)
B. y2 = 16x; latus rectum: (7, 8) and (-7, 8)
C. x2 = 16y; latus rectum: (8, 3) and (-8, 3)
D. x2 = 12y; latus rectum: (3, 6) and (-3, 6)


Answer: A

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