document.write( "Question 177017: What is the equation of a parabola with vertex (0,0) and focus (0,4)? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #132074 by stanbon(75887) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! What is the equation of a parabola with vertex (0,0) and focus (0,4)? \n" ); document.write( "--------- \n" ); document.write( "You might derive the equation or follow a form. \n" ); document.write( "------------- \n" ); document.write( "Following a formula you have h = 0, k = 0, p = 4 \n" ); document.write( "Form: (x-h)^2 = 4p(y-k) \n" ); document.write( "Substitute the values: \n" ); document.write( "(x-0)^2 = 4*4(y-0) \n" ); document.write( "16y = x^2 \n" ); document.write( "y = (1/16)x^2 \n" ); document.write( "============== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |