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Review the graph of a parabola.

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A
2(x + 2) = (y + 3)2
B
2(y + 2) = (x + 3)2
C
–2(y + 2) = (x + 3)2
D
–2(x + 2) = (y + 3)2
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Review the graph of circle A.

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A
(x – 2)2 + y2 = 5
B
(x + 2)2 + y2 = 5
C
(x – 2)2 + y2 = 25
D
(x + 2)2 + y2 = 25
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A parabola has the focus at (4, 6) and the directrix y = –6. Which equation represents this parabola?

A
(x – 4)2 = 24y
B
(x – 4)2 = y
Option B
C
(x – 4)2 = –24y
D
(x – 4)2 = y
Option D
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Consider the equation (x – 5) = (y – 2)2. What is the equation of the directrix?

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A
x = 4.0000
B
x = 4.7500
C
x = 4.6250
D
x = 4.9375
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Which graph represents the equation (x – 3)2 + y2 = 16?

A
On a coordinate plane, a circle has a center at (negative 3, 0) and radius 4.
Option A
B
On a coordinate plane, a circle has a center at (negative 3, 0) and radius 16.
Option B
C
On a coordinate plane, a circle has a center at (3, 0) and radius 4.
Option C
D
On a coordinate plane, a circle has a center at (3, 0) and radius 16.
Option D
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The angle between the generator and the central axis of a double-napped cone is 40°. A plane intersects the central axis at an angle between 40° and 90°. Which conic section is formed?

A
circle
B
ellipse
C
hyperbola
D
parabola
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The angle between the generator and the central axis of a double-napped cone is 60°. A plane intersecting the cone makes an angle of 50° with the central axis. Which conic section is formed?

A
circle
B
ellipse
C
hyperbola
D
parabola
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Review the graph of circle A.

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A
(x – 4)2 + (y + 5)2 = 12
B
(x + 4)2 + (y – 5)2 = 12
C
(x – 4)2 + (y + 5)2 = 36
D
(x + 4)2 + (y – 5)2 = 36
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The diameter of a circle has endpoints (–3, –10) and (4, –6). What is the equation of the circle?

A
(x + one-half) squared + (y minus 8) squared = StartFraction 65 Over 4 EndFraction
Option A
B
(x minus one-half) squared + (y + 8) squared = StartFraction 65 Over 4 EndFraction
Option B
C
(x + one-half) squared + (y minus 8) squared = 65
Option C
D
(x minus one-half) squared + (y + 8) squared = 65
Option D
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Consider the equation y = (x + 2)2 – 3. What is the length of the focal width of the parabola?

A
1 unit
B
4 units
C
12 units
D
16 units

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