Question

Find the standard form of the equation of the parabola with a vertex at the origin and a focus at (0, 9).

Answer 1

really? we can do this too if you like

Answer 2

yea that would be great

Answer 3

hmm what does it look like this time?

Answer 4

actually this one is much easier than the last one
you know it is going to be
\[4py=x^2\] and you are pretty much given \(p\) in the question

Answer 5

so i just multiply 4*9 and thats my x^2

Answer 6

would my answer be y=1/36 x^2

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

want to check it?

Answer 9

how do we check it?

Answer 10

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=parabola+y%3Dx^2%2F36

Answer 11

ok everything is right. thank you again