Find the equation of the parabola with its focus at (6,2) and its directrix y = 0. Question 17 options: A) y = –1∕4(x – 6)2 + 1 B) y = 4(x – 6)2 + 1 C) y = 1∕4(x – 1)2 + 6 D) y = 1∕4(x – 6)2 + 1

First step is to get rid of the square root. remember that a square root is the same as raising to the (1/2) power. see below: multiply exponents per exponent rules to get: remember you subtract exponents from the denominator and add exponents in the numerator so: simplify further: so a is the correct choice. if you don't understand this google exponent rules and it will you understand. look at the image results.