How do you write the equation of the parabola in vertex form given (-2,3) and focus (0,3)?
1 Answer
Feb 10, 2018
#(y-3)^2=8(x+2)#
Explanation:
Given -
Vertex
Focus
The vertex is in the 2nd quadrant.
The focus is to the right of the vertex.
The parabola opens right.
The general form of such a parabola is
#(y-k)^2=4xxaxx(x-h)#
Where -
#k=3 -># y - coordinate of the vertex
#h=-2-># x - coordinate of the vertex
#a=2-># Distance between the vertex and the focus
Substitute these values in the given formula
#(y-3)^2=4xx 2xx(x-(-2))#
#(y-3)^2=8(x+2)#