Find the standard form of the equation of a parabola with fo

Find the standard form of the equation of a parabola with focus at (6, 0) and directrix, x = - 6.

Solution

distance between focus and directrix = 2a

2a=6-(-6)

2a=12

a=6

general equation of parabola is y²=4ax

y²=4*6x

y²=24x is equation of parabola