Find an equation for the parabola that satisfies the given conditions. (a) vertex (0, 0); focus (8, 0).

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Herman

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28 November, 00:06

Find an equation for the parabola that satisfies the given conditions. (a) vertex (0, 0); focus (8, 0).

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Malaki Curry · Answer 1

The general form for this type of parabola is y^2 = 4px where p is the distance of the focus from the vertex.

Here p = 8 so the equation is y^2 = 4 (8) x or y^2 = 32x