Answer:
Vertex =(5,7)
Latus rectum = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
The general equation of a parabola can be expressed as x = a(y-h)²+k where 'a' is a constant and (h,k) is the vertex of the parabola.
Comparing the general equation with the given equation x= 1/2(y - 5)² + 7, it can be seen that a = 1/2, h = 5 and k = 7. Hence the vertex of the equation is (5,7) on comparison.
The length of the latus rectum of a parabola is 4a
On comparing the equation with the general equation, a = 1/2
Length of the latus rectum = 4(1/2)
Length of the latus rectum = 4/2 = 2
Hence the vertex is (5,7) and the length of latus rectum is 2
