To Find: The equation of a conic from the given figure.
Answer to Problem 4T
The equation of conic is
Explanation of Solution
Definition Used:
“The equation of the parabola with vertex
Calculation:
From the given graph, it is observed that the graph represents a parabola is open leftward with vertex at
Since the parabola is opens leftward, by the above definition (
From the graph it is observed that, the point
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the required equation of the conic is
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