College Algebra (11th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.1 - Parabolas - 6.1 Exercises - Page 590: 33

Answer

$y^2=20 x$

Work Step by Step

We are given that the vertex is at origin, that is, $(0,0)$. and the focus is at $(5,0)$. The fact that the focus is at $(p,0)=(5,0)$ implies that the parabola is horizontal and $p=5$. The general form of a horizontal parabola is $y^2=4px$ when the vertex is at origin. Thus, the general form of a horizontal parabola becomes: $$y^2=(4)(5)x \\ \implies y^2=20 x$$
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