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Find the equation of the parabola whose vertex is O(0, 0) and focus at (–7, 0). - Mathematics and Statistics

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Find the equation of the parabola whose vertex is O(0, 0) and focus at (–7, 0).

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The vertex of the required parabola is (0, 0) and focus is at (–7, 0).

∴ its axis is along X-axis

∴ its equation is of the form y2 = 4ax  ...(1)

Then the focus is (a, 0) which is given to be (– 7, 0)

∴ a = – 7

∴ by (1), the equation of the parabola is y2 = – 28x.

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अध्याय 7: Conic Sections - Exercise 7.1 [पृष्ठ १४९]

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बालभारती Mathematics and Statistics 1 (Arts and Science) [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
अध्याय 7 Conic Sections
Exercise 7.1 | Q 4 | पृष्ठ १४९

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