Parabola Opening Towards Negative $$x$$-Axis

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Parabola Opening Towards Negative $$x$$-Axis

$$y^2=-4ax$$

Terminology

- Vertex → $$(0,0)$$.

- Focus → $$(-a,0)$$.

- Directrix → $$x=a$$.

Usage

- Used for a parabola opening towards the negative $$x$$-axis.

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