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I'm learning about conics, specifically parabolas, and I'd like to plot them. I already know how to do plot(x^2)), but what about y²=4ax ? I understand that representation is a relation, not a function, so that probably eliminates plot(f(x)). But, I'm stuck on how I might plot the so-called "general form" of a parabola.

Thanks!

I'm learning about conics, specifically parabolas, and I'd like to plot them. I already know how to do plot(x^2)), but what about y²=4ax ? I understand that representation is a relation, not a function, so that probably eliminates plot(f(x)). But, I'm stuck on how I might plot the that so-called "general form" of a parabola.

Thanks!