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The parabola having its focus at (3,2) and directrix along the y-axis has its vertex at

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Vertex is midpoint between focus and directrix along the axis.

Updated On: Mar 20, 2026

\((2,2)\)
\(\left(\dfrac32,2\right)\)
\(\left(\dfrac12,2\right)\)
(\dfrac23,2)

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The Correct Option is B

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