Question

Find the standard form of the equation of the parabola with the given characteristics

Answer 1

Explanation:

The standard equation of a parabola is

y² = 4ax

where, a is the focus,

The coordinates of the centre of parabola is (0,0)

coordinates of focus is (a, 0)

It is symmteric about the x axis

the equation of directrix is x = -a.