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Find an equation for the parabola that satisfies the given conditions. (a) vertex (0, 0); focus (8, 0).
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Find an equation for the parabola that satisfies the given conditions. (a) vertex (0, 0); focus (8, 0).

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the general form for this type of parabola is y^2 = 4px where p is the distance of the focus from the vertex.

Here p = 8 so the equation is y^2 = 4(8)x or y^2 = 32x
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