SOLUTION: write an equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin? focus at (0,4)

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Question 719653: write an equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin?
focus at (0,4)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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write an equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin?
focus at (0,4)
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Since the focus is above the vertex,
Form: (x-h)^2 = 4p(y-k)
p = 4
h = k = 0
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x^2 = 16(y)
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y = (1/16)x^2
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Cheers,
Stan H.