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 555: 32

Answer

$x^2=-y$

Work Step by Step

It is a parabola with vertical axis. Focus: $F=(0,p)$ $F=(0,p)=(0,-\frac{1}{4})$ $p=-\frac{1}{4}$ Equation: $x^2=4py$ $x^2=4(-\frac{1}{4})y$ $x^2=-y$
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