When do I use y² = 4ax in Conic Sections, and what does it mean?
standard parabola opening rightward.
y² = 4ax — standard parabola opening rightward. Use it when: vertex at the origin. Always check the condition holds before plugging in numbers.
Key point
y² = 4ax
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