The focus of parabola of the form y^2 = 4px is (p,0). Since focus is (-8,0), p = -8, so equation of parabola is y^2 = -32x.
Shaun H.
asked 01/07/21What is the equation of a parabola if
The vertex is the origin and the focus locates at ( -8, 0)?
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