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The focus at (10, 0) the directrix `x= -10`.

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To find the equation of the parabola with the given focus at (10, 0) and the directrix x = -10, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Focus and Directrix - The focus of the parabola is given as \( F(10, 0) \). - The directrix is given as \( x = -10 \). ### Step 2: Find the Vertex - The vertex of the parabola lies midway between the focus and the directrix. - The x-coordinate of the vertex can be calculated as the average of the x-coordinates of the focus and the directrix: \[ x_{vertex} = \frac{x_{focus} + x_{directrix}}{2} = \frac{10 + (-10)}{2} = \frac{0}{2} = 0 \] - The y-coordinate of the vertex is the same as that of the focus since both points lie on the same horizontal line (y = 0): \[ y_{vertex} = 0 \] - Therefore, the vertex \( V \) is at \( (0, 0) \). ### Step 3: Determine the Orientation of the Parabola - Since the focus is to the right of the directrix, the parabola opens to the right. ### Step 4: Find the Distance \( a \) - The distance \( a \) is the distance from the vertex to the focus: \[ a = x_{focus} - x_{vertex} = 10 - 0 = 10 \] ### Step 5: Write the Equation of the Parabola - The standard form of the equation of a parabola that opens to the right is: \[ y^2 = 4ax \] - Substituting \( a = 10 \): \[ y^2 = 4 \cdot 10 \cdot x = 40x \] ### Final Equation The equation of the parabola is: \[ y^2 = 40x \] ---
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  • The equation of parabola with focus at (-3,0) and directrix x +3 = 0 is

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    `x^(2) = 12 y`
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    ` x^(2) = - 12 y`
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    ` y^(2) = 12 x `
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    ` y^(2) = - 12 x `
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