SOLUTION: Write an equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin and the given focus. 1. focus at (22, 0)

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Question 858053: Write an equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin and the given focus.
1. focus at (22, 0)

Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write an equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin and the given focus.
1. focus at (22, 0)
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parabola opens left.
Its basic equation: y^2=-4px
axis of symmetry: y=0
p=22 (distance from focus to vertex on the axis of symmetry)
4p=88
Equation of given parabola: y^2=-88x

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