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Find equation of the parabola given that its vertex is (0,0) axis is Y-axis and passed through (-1,-3). |
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Answer» Given v = (0,0) and axis is y-axis The parabola is of the form x2 = 4ay or x2 = -4ay But this equation passes through (-1,-0) which is in III qhadrant. ∴ The curve turn down words and is of the form x2 = – 4ay, But it passes through (-1,-3) ∴ (-1)2 = -4a(-3) ⇒ 1 = 12a ⇒ a = \(\frac{1}{12}\) ∴ The required equation is x2 = -4 . \(\frac{1}{12}\) y ⇒ x2 = \(\frac{-1}{3}\) or 3x2 + y = 0 |
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