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

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

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

a = 1%2F4p+=+1%2F4%281%2F2%29+=+1%2F2

y (1/2)x^2