SOLUTION: Determine the equation of parabola with vertex at the origin, and with focus F(-3;0)

Question 636993: Determine the equation of parabola with vertex at the origin, and with focus F(-3;0)
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Determine the equation of parabola with vertex at the origin, and with focus F(-3;0)
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This is a parabola that opens leftwards.
Its form of equation: y^2=-4px
given vertex(0,0)
axis of summetry: y=0 or x-axis
p=3 (distance from vertex to focus on the axis of symmetry)
4p=12
equation:
y^2=-12x
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