College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 7 - Conic Sections - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 670: 2

Answer

a. The equation of the parabola is of the form $y^2=4px$

Work Step by Step

If the equation for the parabola is of the form $y^2=px$ then the parabola will have an axis of symmetry on the x-axis. If the equation for the parabola is of the form $x^2=px$ then the parabola will have an axis of symmetry on the y-axis. The graph shown has an axis of symmetry on the x-axis, hence the equation for the parabola is of the form $y^2=4px$.
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