Conic Sections (Extension)
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A parabola has its vertex at the origin. Its focus lies on the $y$y-axis, $4$4 units above the vertex.
State the equation of the parabola.
Easy
2min
A parabola has its vertex at the origin. It has a focal length measuring $a=4$a=4 units, and its focus lies on the $x$x-axis.
State both possible equations of the parabola.
Easy
2min
Find the equation of the parabola with a focus at $\left(0,3\right)$(0,3) and a vertex at the origin. Let $a$a represent the focal length if necessary.
Easy
1min
Find the equation of the parabola with a focus at $\left(-6,0\right)$(−6,0) and a vertex at the origin. Let $a$a represent the focal length if necessary.
Easy
1min
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