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The directrix of the parabola `x^(2) = 6y ` is y = `- (3)/(2) ` .

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To find the directrix of the parabola given by the equation \( x^2 = 6y \), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the standard form of the parabola The standard form of a parabola that opens upwards is given by: \[ x^2 = 4ay \] where \( a \) is the distance from the vertex to the focus, and also from the vertex to the directrix. ### Step 2: Compare the given equation with the standard form We have the equation: \[ x^2 = 6y \] Now, we can compare this with the standard form \( x^2 = 4ay \). ### Step 3: Determine the value of \( a \) From the comparison, we can see that: \[ 4a = 6 \] To find \( a \), we divide both sides by 4: \[ a = \frac{6}{4} = \frac{3}{2} \] ### Step 4: Find the equation of the directrix The directrix of a parabola that opens upwards is given by the equation: \[ y = -a \] Substituting the value of \( a \): \[ y = -\frac{3}{2} \] ### Conclusion Thus, the directrix of the parabola \( x^2 = 6y \) is: \[ y = -\frac{3}{2} \] ---
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