College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter 7, Conic Sections - Section 7.1 - Parabolas - 7.1 Exercises - Page 554: 8

Answer

The equation matches with the graph labeled as I.

Work Step by Step

It has the equation of a parabola with vertical axis: $x^2=4py$ $2x^2=y$ $x^2=\frac{1}{2}y$ $4p=\frac{1}{2}$ $p=\frac{1}{8}$ $p\gt0$. Parabola opens upwards. The equation matches with the graph labeled as I.
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