Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Analytic Geometry - Section 9.2 The Parabola - 9.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 668: 60

Answer

$(x-1)^2=\frac{1}{2}(y+1)$

Work Step by Step

1. Use the given graph, the parabola opens up with vertex $(1,-1)$, thus we have $(x-1)^2=4p(y+1)$ 2. Use the point $(0,1)$ on the curve, we have $(0-1)^2=4p(1+1)$, thus $p=\frac{1}{8}$ 3. The equation is $(x-1)^2=\frac{1}{2}(y+1)$
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