Question

if the vertex of the parabola is (2,0) and focus (4,0) .find the equation of parabola

Answer 1

so the a=√{(2-4)^2+(0)^2}
a=2 unit
equation=(y-0)^2=4×2×(x-2)
=y^2=8(x-2)

Answer 2

Answer:

a= distance between vertex and focus = 2

vertex coordinates are (h,k)

(y-0)^2= 8(x-2)