Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

The curve y2=4axy^{2}=4ax represents a parabola with vertex at the origin. a. (i) State the standard equation of a parabola whose axis is the xx-axis and whose vertex is the origin. Also mention its vertex and axis. b. (ii) If a point P(x1,y1)P(x_{1},y_{1}) lies on this parabola, derive an expression for the parameter aa in terms of x1x_{1} and y1y_{1}. c. (iii) Explain why a point with x1<0x_{1}<0 cannot satisfy the equation y2=4axy^{2}=4ax for any real aa.

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