Focus (6,0) and directrix x = -6
We know that the focus lies on the x–axis is the axis of the parabola.
So, the equation of the parabola is either of the form y2 = 4ax or y2 = -4ax.
It is also seen that the directrix, x = -6 is to the left of the y- axis,
While the focus (6, 0) is to the right of the y –axis.
Hence, the parabola is of the form y2 = 4ax.
Here, a = 6
The equation of the parabola is y2 = 24x.
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