(a) Derive the equation of the parabola x² = 4py.

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4. (a) Derive the equation of the parabola x² = 4py.
(b) The equation of an ellipse is given by 9x +4y? -18x+24y+9=0. Sketch the ellipse
and then label the center, vertices, foci and ends of the minor axis.
Transcribed Image Text:4. (a) Derive the equation of the parabola x² = 4py. (b) The equation of an ellipse is given by 9x +4y? -18x+24y+9=0. Sketch the ellipse and then label the center, vertices, foci and ends of the minor axis.
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