Question

Using the given information write the equation of parabolas:

Answer 1

The general form of the equation we need to find is (x - h)^2 = 4p(y- k).

The center is the distance between the directrix and focus.

So, center (h, k) = (3, 3/2) .

P = distance from center to the focus and it just so happens to be 1.5.

We now plug everything into the formula given above.

(x - 3)^2 = 4(1.5)(y - 3/2)

(x - 3)^2 = 6(y - 3/2)

Done!