Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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Chapter 11: Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates - Section 11.6 - Conic Sections - Exercises 11.6 - Page 678: 9

Answer

Focus: $(3,0)\quad$ Directrix: $x=-3$

Work Step by Step

$y^{2}=4px \quad \Rightarrow \quad $the parabola opens right, $y^{2}=4(3)x \quad \Rightarrow \quad p=3$ Focus: $(3,0)\quad$ Directrix: $x=-3$
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