Write an equation for a parabola with a vertex at the origin, passing through (2,1), and symmetric with respect to the x-axis. An equation for this parabola is (Simplify your answer. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)

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Write an equation for a parabola with a vertex at the origin, passing through (2,1), and symmetric with respect to the x-axis.
An equation for this parabola is
(Simplify your answer. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)
Transcribed Image Text:Write an equation for a parabola with a vertex at the origin, passing through (2,1), and symmetric with respect to the x-axis. An equation for this parabola is (Simplify your answer. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)
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The vertex of the parabola is at the origin and it is symmetric about x axis

Also it passes through (2,1)a point in first quadrant

Let its equation be y2=4ax    -----(1)

 

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