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Parabola: Mixed MCQ

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MixedEasyQuestion 390010

Question

The vertex of y² = 8x is:
  1. A
    Origin (0, 0)
    Correct
  2. B
    (2, 0)
  3. C
    (0, 2)
  4. D
    (8, 0)

Correct answer

Origin (0, 0)

Explanation

Standard parabola y² = 4ax has vertex at the origin (0, 0). Here 4a = 8 → a = 2, focus at (2, 0).