SOLUTION: Choose the equation of the parabola with a vertex at the origin and a focus at (0, –3). a. y=-1/3x b. y=1/12x^2 c. y=-1/3x^2 d. y=-1/12x^2

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Question 416376: Choose the equation of the parabola with a vertex at the origin and a focus at (0, –3).
a. y=-1/3x
b. y=1/12x^2
c. y=-1/3x^2
d. y=-1/12x^2

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
The standard form is , where the focus is (h,k + p)
x^2 = 4py p = -3 4p = -12
x^2 = -12y OR y = -(1/12)x^2


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