given a point and a vertex
can we find the equation of the parabola ?

Any Way To Do This ?
Started by
MithrandiR
, Nov 23 2004 11:50 AM
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#1
Posted 23 November 2004 - 11:50 AM
#2
Posted 23 November 2004 - 12:40 PM
Hi.
Yes, we can. General form of parabola is : (y-h)^2=2p(x-k)^2 ( or inverse ). If you know vertex (h,k), and a point (x,y) then replace them in equation and solve for p.

Yes, we can. General form of parabola is : (y-h)^2=2p(x-k)^2 ( or inverse ). If you know vertex (h,k), and a point (x,y) then replace them in equation and solve for p.
#3
Posted 23 November 2004 - 04:59 PM
you suppose the parabola axis is parallel to y-axis or x-axis ?
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