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: 53

Answer

$y^2=-3x$

Work Step by Step

Equation of a parabola with horizontal axis: $y^2=4px$ The parabola passes through the points $(p,±\frac{3}{2})$. Let' use the point $(p,\frac{3}{2})$: $(\frac{3}{2})^2=4p(p)$ $\frac{9}{4}=4p^2$ $p^2=\frac{9}{16}$ $p=±\frac{3}{4}$ The parabola opens to the left. Focus is on the negative x-axis. So, $p$ is also negative: $p=-\frac{3}{4}$ $y^2=4px$ $y^2=4(-\frac{3}{4})x$ $y^2=-3x$
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