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Find the equation of the parabola that satisfies the given conditions: Vertex (0, 0); focus (3, 0)


Since the vertex is at (0,0) and the focus is at (3,0) which lies on x-axis, the x-axis is the axis of the parabola. Therefore, equation of the parabola of the form

y2 = 4ax ⇒ y2 = 4(3)x= 12x.

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