Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Chapter 10 - Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates - 10.5 Exercises - Page 700: 1

Answer

vertex: $(0,0)$ Focus: $(0,\frac{3}{2})$ Directrix: $y=-\frac{3}{2}$ See the attached figure.

Work Step by Step

$x^2=6y$ or, $x^2=4(\frac{3}{2})y$ Thus, vertex: $(0,0)$ Focus: $(0,\frac{3}{2})$ Directrix: $y=-\frac{3}{2}$
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