MCQ

The equation y2 + 4x + 4y + k = 0 represents a parabola whose latus rectum is:

  • A
    1
  • B
    2
  • C
    3
  • D
    4

Answer

  1. 4

Solution:

y2 + 4x + 4y + k = 0

y2 + 2 × 2y + 4 - 4 + 4x + k = 0

$(\text{y}+2)^2=-4\text{x}-\text{k}+4$

$(\text{y}+2^2)=-4\Big(\text{x}-\frac{4\ +\ \text{k}}{4}\Big)$

$∴$ Latus rectum = 4 units

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