SOLUTION: Equation of parabola with vertex at 0,0 and a focus at 3,0

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Question 966970: Equation of parabola with vertex at 0,0 and a focus at 3,0
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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given: two points on a parabola
vertex (0,0) focus (3,0)
This is a parabola that opens rightwards.
Its form of equation:
+%28y-k%29%5E2=4p%28x-h%29
p=3 (distance from vertex to focus)
4p=12
equation:
+%28y-0%29%5E2=4p%28x-0%29
y%5E2=12x
y=sqrt%2812x%29