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: 43

Answer

$y^2=4x$

Work Step by Step

It is a parabola with horizontal axis. Focus: $(p,0)$ Directrix: $x=-p$ Distance between the focus and the directrix: $p-(-p)=2p$ $2p=2$ $p=1$ Equation: $y^2=4px$ $y^2=4(1)x$ $y^2=4x$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.