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Parabola: Mixed MCQ

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MixedMediumQuestion 390011

Question

The axis of symmetry of x² = 12y is:
  1. A
    y-axis (x = 0)
    Correct
  2. B
    x-axis (y = 0)
  3. C
    y = x
  4. D
    None

Correct answer

y-axis (x = 0)

Explanation

x² = 12y is symmetric about the y-axis (axis = y-axis). Vertex at origin, opens upward.

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