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?Find an equation for the conic that satisfies the given conditions.Parabola, vertical
Chapter 9, Problem 38(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Find an equation for the conic that satisfies the given conditions.
Parabola, vertical axis, passing through , and
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Find an equation for the conic that satisfies the given conditions.
Parabola, vertical axis, passing through , and
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 4
A parabola with vertical axis has the equation . This form will be simpler to solve for than using the vertex form which we will get later.
Write 3 equations using the 3 given points. The first using :