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To find: The values of a, b, and c and the general form of the equation.
Answer to Problem 25HP
The general form of the equation of the parabola is
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The general form of an equation for a parabola is
Calculation: The general form of an equation for a parabola is
Putting
Putting
Putting
Subtracting equation (1) from equation (2),
Subtracting equation (1) from equation (3),
Adding equation (4) and (5),
Putting
Putting
Thus,
The general form of the equation of the parabola is,
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