Parabola: parametric form (Any point on y² = 4ax can be written (at², 2at))
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Any point on y² = 4ax can be written (at², 2at)
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| a | Same a as in y² = 4ax |
| t | Parameter (real) |
When to use this
Standard right-opening parabola y² = 4ax.