Question
Find the area of the triangle formed by the lines joining the vertex of the parabola x2 = 12y to the ends of the latus rectum.
Solution
The equation of the parabola is
4a = 12 or a = 3
Focus S is (0, a) (0, 3)
OS = 3
LL' = length of the latus rectum
= 4a = 12
Hence, area of