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Ch. 11 - Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates
Hass - Thomas' Calculus 15th Edition
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Capitolo 11, Problema 11.6.2

Identifying Graphs


Match the parabolas in Exercises 1−4 with the following equations: x² = 2y, x² = −6y, y² = 8x, y² = −4x


Then find each parabola's focus and directrix.




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Step 1: Identify the orientation of the parabola from the graph. This parabola opens to the right, which suggests it is of the form \(y^2 = 4px\) or \(y^2 = -4px\).
Step 2: Compare the given equations to the form \(y^2 = 4px\). The equations with \(y^2\) are \(y^2 = 8x\) and \(y^2 = -4x\). Since the parabola opens to the right, the coefficient of \(x\) should be positive, so the equation is \(y^2 = 8x\).
Step 3: From the equation \(y^2 = 8x\), identify \(4p = 8\), so \(p = 2\). This means the focus is at \((p, 0)\), or \((2, 0)\).
Step 4: The directrix is the vertical line \(x = -p\), so the directrix is \(x = -2\).
Step 5: Summarize: The parabola corresponds to the equation \(y^2 = 8x\), with focus at \((2, 0)\) and directrix \(x = -2\).

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