Which is the equation of. Parabola with vertex (0,0) and focus (-3,0)
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<span>Which is the equation of. Parabola with vertex (0,0) and focus (-3,0)
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Given:
<span>Vertex </span><span>=<span>(0,0)</span></span>
<span>Focus </span><span>=<span>(−3,0<span>)
From the formula:
</span></span></span><span>4p(x−h)=(y−k<span>)^2
</span></span><span>where p=3
substitute p=3 to the equation:
</span>4(3)(x−0)=(y−0)^2
<span>x^2=-12y
x=-y^2/12</span><span>
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</span>
Given:
<span>Vertex </span><span>=<span>(0,0)</span></span>
<span>Focus </span><span>=<span>(−3,0<span>)
From the formula:
</span></span></span><span>4p(x−h)=(y−k<span>)^2
</span></span><span>where p=3
substitute p=3 to the equation:
</span>4(3)(x−0)=(y−0)^2
<span>x^2=-12y
x=-y^2/12</span><span>
</span>
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