Precalculus (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 013421742X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13421-742-0

Chapter 10 - Analytic Geometry - Test - Page 1003: 3

Answer

focus $(\frac{1}{32},0)$, directrix $x=-\frac{1}{32}$

Work Step by Step

1. Rewrite the equation as $y^2=\frac{1}{8}x$, we have $p=\frac{1}{32}$ and the parabola opens right. 2. We can find its vertex at $(0,0)$, focus at $(\frac{1}{32},0)$ and directrix as $x=-\frac{1}{32}$
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.