SOLUTION: find the equation of the parabola that satisfies the given conditions. Vertex(0,0), directrix:y=-1/2

Question 861075: find the equation of the parabola that satisfies the given conditions. Vertex(0,0), directrix:y=-1/2

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

 

Hi,

Parabola V(0,0) F(0,1/2) directrix y = -1/2  ( Opening Upward )

a = 

y (1/2)x^2 

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