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Find the standard form of the equation of the parabola with the given characteristics

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Answer:

Explanation:

The standard equation of a parabola is

y² = 4ax

where, a is the focus,

The coordinates of the centre of parabola is (0,0)

coordinates of focus is (a, 0)

It is symmteric about the x axis

the equation of directrix is x = -a.

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