Answer:
see explanation
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the directrix has equation x = - 4, that is a vertical line
This indicates that the parabola is horizontal
Since p = - 3
This indicates the parabola opens to the left.
The parabola is horizontal and opens to the left.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Givens
The directrix is [tex]x=-4[/tex] and [tex]p=-3[/tex]
Now, if the directrix has the form [tex]x=-p[/tex], it means the directrix is vertical and the parabola is horixontal.
Its equation would have the form [tex]y^{2} =4px[/tex].
Now, is [tex]p<0[/tex], the parabola would open to the negative side, and its equation is
[tex]y^{2} =4(-3)x\\y^{2} =-12x[/tex]
Therefore, the parabola is draw towards the negative numbers of horizontal axis.
The image attached shows the direction of the parabola.
