Question

x − 2 = t², y = 2t are the parametric equations of the parabola

Options

• y² = 4x

• y² = − 4x

• x² = − 4y

• y² = 4(x − 2)

Answer 1

y² = 4(x − 2)

Explanation:

Here, y/2 = t and x − 2 = t²

⇒ (x − 2) = (y/2)²

⇒ y² = 4(x − 2)