Conic Sections Question 514
Question: Vertex of the parabola $ y^{2}+2y+x=0 $ lies in the quadrant
[MP PET 1989]
Options:
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Given parabola can be written as $ {{(y+1)}^{2}}=-(x-1) $ .
Hence vertex is (1, -1), which lies in IV quadrant.