Question

The focus of a parabola is located at (0,–2). The directrix of the parabola is represented by y = 2. Which equation represents the parabola? y2 = –2x x2 = –2y y2 = –8x x2 = –8y

Answer 1

Answer:

$\boxed{x^2=-8y}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$(a,b)\ is \ the\ focus\\y=k\ is \ the\ directrice\\\\Formula\ to\ use:\ y=\dfrac{(x-a)^2}{2(b-k)} +\dfrac{b+k}{2} \\\\Here: \ a=0,\ b=-2, \ k=2\\\\y=\dfrac{(x-0)^2}{2(-2-2)} +\dfrac{-2+2}{2} \\\\so\ y=-\dfrac{x^2}{8} \\\\or\ x^2=-8y$