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A parabola is defined by the equation x = 5y2. In which direction will the parabola open?

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User Brigadir
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Answer:

open right

Explanation:

Given:
x=5y^2

We have to find out the direction of parabola.

On the behalf og direction of parabola. These are four types: -


y=ax^2

Open Up: If a>0

Open Down: If a<0


x=ay^2

Open Left: If a<0

Open Right: If a>0

For our equation,
x=5y^2

5>0

Hence, The given parabola open right.

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