Question

5. The point of a parabola which is closest to the focus is the
(A) vertex
(B) latusrectum
(C) directrix
(D) eccentricity​

Answer 1

Answer:

This line is called the axis of symmetry of the parabola or simply the axis of the parabola and the point V is called the vertex of the parabola. The vertex is the point on the parabola closest to the directrix.

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution:

x2 + 4x + 8y + 12 = 0

(x + 2)2 = 4(−2)(y + 1)