Question

What is the equation of a parabola with vertex (0, 0) and a focus at (2, 0).

Answer 1

the standard form is y^2 = 4ax where (a,0) is the focus

Answer 2

i still dont understand

Answer 3

@welshfella

Answer 4

replace a by 2

Answer 5

the focus is (2,0)

Answer 6

but y cant be y^2

Answer 7

why not ?
the parabola will look something like this