Chapter 10: Q. 76 (page 645)
Show that an equation of the form is the equation of a parabola with vertex at and axis of symmetry the y-axis. Find its focus and directrix.
Short Answer
The focus is , and equation of directrix is.
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Chapter 10: Q. 76 (page 645)
Show that an equation of the form is the equation of a parabola with vertex at and axis of symmetry the y-axis. Find its focus and directrix.
The focus is , and equation of directrix is.
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