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Determine whether the statement is true or false.
The graph of (x + 3)2 = 8(y − 2) is a parabola with vertex (−3, 2). [7.1]
Whether the statement “The graph of
Answer to Problem 1MC
The statement is true.
Explanation of Solution
Definitions used:
1) The standard equation of a parabola with vertex
2) The standard equation of a parabola with vertex
Calculation:
The given equation is
Convert the equation
Compare
Here,
Thus, the vertex is
So, the given equation
Therefore, the given statement is true.
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