Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 11 - Section 11.1 - Parabolas - 11.1 Exercises - Page 789: 45

Answer

$x^{2}=-40y$

Work Step by Step

The equation will have an $x^{2}$ term as the axis of symmetry is y-axis. As the parabola opens downwards, the coefficient of y is negative. Therefore, the equation of the parabola is $x^{2}= -4ay$ Given: $a=10$ $\implies$ $x^{2}=-40y$
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