Question

If the telescope is 9 m deep and 12 m wide, how far is the focus from the vertex?
I will insert the picture.. can some please help?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I know they want me to find p.. but how can I do that? I am sure it is simple

Answer 3

I mean (6,9) on it

Answer 4

9=1/(4p)(6)^2
is that right?

Answer 5

because it is in form y=(1/4p)x^2 and p is distance i am trying to find

Answer 6

@Kainui @ganeshie8 could u guys help? im stuck

Answer 7

so would the focus be the origin?

Answer 8

Oh I see.. 1/4of p *36=9... p=1

Answer 9

You know you have a parabola function. Correct?

Answer 10

Yes I do