+149 The equation of a parabola is given. y=−1/12x^2−2x−1
What are the coordinates of the focus of the parabola?
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y=−1/12x^2−2x−1 factor as
y = (-1/12) [ x^2 + 24x + 12 ] complete the square on x
y = ( -1/12) [ x^2 + 24x + 144 + 12 - 144]
y = (-1/12) [ ( x + 12)^2 - 132 ]
y = (-1/12) (x + 12)^2 + 11
(y - 11) = (-1/12) (x + 12)^2
The vertex is ( -12, 11) and this parabola opens downward
And 4p = -1/12 → p = - 1 / 48
So....the coordinates of the focus are ( -12 - 1/48, 11) = ( - 577/48, 11 )
+149 I don't want to question you as you are at the top of the list but you have me confused for the final answer
