If the coordinates of the vertex and the focus of a parabola are (−1, 1) and (2, 3) respectively, then the equation of its directrix is
(a) 3x + 2y + 14 = 0
(b) 3x + 2y − 25 = 0
(c) 2x − 3y + 10 = 0
(d) none of these.

(a) 3x + 2y + 14 = 0

Given:
The vertex and the focus of a parabola are (−1, 1) and (2, 3), respectively.

∴ Slope of the axis of the parabola = 3-12+1=23

 Slope of the directrix = 32

Let the directrix intersect the axis at K (r, s).

r+22=-1,s+32=1r=-4, s=-1

Equation of the directrix:
    y+1=-32x+4
3x+2y+14=0

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