The equation of the directrix of the parabola y 2 = 12 x is –

Mathematics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Co-ordinate Geometry

1. x + 3 = 0
2. y + 3 = 0
3. x – 3 = 0
4. y – 3 = 0

Answer

(A) x + 3 = 0

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