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21 September, 17:22

what is an equation of a parabola with a with the given vertex and focus vertex: (-2, 5) focus: (-2, 6)

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  1. 21 September, 17:29
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    As the vertex (-2,5) and focus (-2,6) share same abscissa i. e. - 2, parabola has axis of symmetry as x=-2 or x+2=0

    Hence, equation of parabola is of the type (y-k) = a (x-h) 2, where (h, k) is vertex. Its focus then is (h, k+14a)

    As vertex is given to be (-2,5), the equation of parabola is

    y-5=a (x+2) 2

    as vertex is (-2,5) and parabola passes through vertex.

    and its focus is (-2,5+14a)

    Therefore 5+14a=6 or 14a=1 i. e. a=14

    and equation of parabola is y-5=14 (x+2) 2

    or 4y-20 = (x+2) 2=x2+4x+4

    or 4y=x2+4x+24
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