Concept explainers
To find: The standard form of the equation of the parabola with vertex at origin and focus
Answer to Problem 54E
The equation of the parabola with vertex at origin and focus
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The vertex of the parabola is at origin and focus at
Calculation:
The focus of the parabola lies on the
The standard form of general equation of a horizontal axis parabola is
The focus
Substitute
Therefore, the equation of the parabola with vertex at origin and focus
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