Calculus 8th Edition

Published by Cengage
ISBN 10: 1285740629
ISBN 13: 978-1-28574-062-1

Chapter 10 - Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates - Review - Exercises - Page 731: 50

Answer

$(y-1)^2=12(x+1)$

Work Step by Step

Here, we have Directrix $x=-4$ and Focus:$(2,1)$ Now, the equation of the parabola is equal to: $|x+4|=\sqrt{(x-2)^2+(y-1)^2}$ After squaring, we get $(x+4)^2=(x-2)^2+(y-1)^2 \implies (y-1)^2=(x+4)^2-(x-2)^2$ $(y-1)^2=x^2+16+8x-x^2-4+4x$ This gives: $(y-1)^2=12x+12$ Hence, our final result is: $(y-1)^2=12(x+1)$
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.