Patrick B. answered 11/22/20
Math and computer tutor/teacher
(3/7)y^2 = x
(0,0) is the vertex because x=0 when y=0
the general equation is (4a)y^2 = x
4a = (3/7) ---> a = 3/38
so the directrix is x=-3/28
and the focus is (3/28 ,0)
Viviana C.
asked 11/22/20An equation of a parabola is given.
7x + 3y2 = 0
(a) Find the focus, directrix, and focal diameter of the parabola.
Patrick B. answered 11/22/20
Math and computer tutor/teacher
(3/7)y^2 = x
(0,0) is the vertex because x=0 when y=0
the general equation is (4a)y^2 = x
4a = (3/7) ---> a = 3/38
so the directrix is x=-3/28
and the focus is (3/28 ,0)
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