In each of the, find the equation of the parabola that satisfies the given conditions:
Vertex (0, 0), passing through (5, 2) and symmetric with respect to y-axis.
Since, the vertex is (0, 0) and the parabola is symmetric about the y-axis, the equation of the parabola is either of the from x2=4ay or x2 = -4ay.
The parabola passes through point (5, 2), which lies in the first quadrant.
Thus, the equation of the parabola is of the form x2 = 4ay, while point (5, 2) must satisfy the equation x2 = 4ay.
Thus,
52 = 4a(2)
⇒ 25 = 8a
⇒ a = 25/8
Thus, the equation of the parabola is
⇒ 2x2 = 25y