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For the parabola y2+6y−2x=5
(I) The vertex is (−2,−3)
(II) The directrix is y+3=0
Which of the following is correct?

A
Both I and II are correct
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I is true, II is false
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Both I and II are false
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I is false, II is true
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Solution

The correct option is B Both I and II are false
The general equation of a parabola has form ay2+by+c=x or xh=p(yk)2.
The vertex lies at y=b2a=3x=7
hence, vertex of parabola is at (7,3)
Hence, the directrix is x+h+a=0=712=7.5
Both I and II are false.

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