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Conic Sections: Parabolas

Question 4 • College Prep Math B - IC26

Skylar is designing a flashlight that uses a parabolic reflecting mirror and a light source. The shape of the mirror can be modeled by , where x and y are measured in inches. What is the focus of the flashlight?

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A
(–5, 1)
B
(–2, –5)
C
(1, –5)
D
(5, 1)
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