SAT II Math II : Parabolas

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SAT II Math II

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Coordinate Geometry

Which of the following equations represent a parabola?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The parabola is represented in the form .  If there is a variable in the denominator or as an exponent, it is not a parabola.

The only equation that has an order of two is:   

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