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Find the equation of the parabola that satisfies the following conditions: Vertex (0, 0) focus (–2, 0)

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Vertex (0, 0) focus (–2, 0)

Since the vertex of the parabola is (0, 0) and the focus lies on the negative x-axis, x-axis is the axis of the parabola, while the equation of the parabola is of the form y2 = –4ax.

Since the focus is (–2, 0), a = 2.

Thus, the equation of the parabola is y2 = –4(2)x, i.e., y2 = –8x


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