The equation of the parabola whose axis is parallel to y – axis and passing through (4, 5), (–2, 11), (–4, 21) is
A
x2−4x−2y+10=0
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B
x2−2x−y+5=0
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C
x2−4x−2y+10=0
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D
y2−2x3y+4=0
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Solution
The correct option is Ax2−4x−2y+10=0 Since three points on the parabola are given, we will go for substitution. The point (4, 5) lies only on x2−4x−2y+10=0 Note that the axis of this parabola is parallel to y- axis, because its of the form X2=4AY