SOLUTION: I need to write this equation in standard form. y^2=-3x I know it's a parabola, but do you complete the square to get in standard form?

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Question 420793: I need to write this equation in standard form. y^2=-3x
I know it's a parabola, but do you complete the square to get in standard form?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I need to write this equation in standard form. y^2=-3x
I know it's a parabola, but do you complete the square to get in standard form?
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x = (-1/3)y^2 is the standard form
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cheers,
Stan H.