What is the equation of the parabola with focus at (0, 3) and directrix y = -3?

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What is the equation of the parabola with focus at (0, 3) and directrix y = -3?
  1. x^2 = 12y
  2. y^2 = 12x
  3. y = 3x^2
  4. x = 3y^2

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Q: What is the equation of the parabola with focus at (0, 3) and directrix y = -3?
Solution: The distance from the focus to the directrix is 6, so p = 3. The equation is y^2 = 4px = 12y.
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