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Which statements describe a parabola? Check all that apply.A parabola is the set of all points equidistant from the directrix and focus.The fixed line is called the vertex of a parabola.The focus is a fixed point inside the parabola.The line of symmetry intersects the focus and directrix.The line of symmetry and the directrix are perpendicular.The parabola intersects the directrix.

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Answer:First, third, fourth and fifth statements describe a parabolaStep-by-step explanation:The correct statements are:A parabola is the set of all points equidistant from the directrix and focus.The focus is a fixed point inside the parabola.The line of symmetry intersects the focus and directrix.The line of symmetry and the directrix are perpendicular.