SOLUTION: Dear Sir, Please help me solve this problem: Sketch and determine the parts of the parabola having y2=16x as the equation. Determine the following: 1. Vertex 2. Focus

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Question 1181065: Dear Sir,
Please help me solve this problem:
Sketch and determine the parts of the parabola having y2=16x as the equation.
Determine the following:
1. Vertex
2. Focus
3. Directrix
4. Axis of Symmetry
5. E1 and E2
6. Length of E1 and E2
7. Graph the Parabola
With high respect to you and thank you in advance for your great help.
Lorna
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y%5E2=16x
%28y-0%29%5E2=4%2A4x
4%2A4%28x-0%29=%28y-0%29%5E2

vertex (0,0)
focus (0,4)
directrix x=-4
symmetry axis y=0
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