Find the equation of the parabola with vertex at the origin and focus at F(-2, 0).

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Vertex : A (0,0)

Given focus F(-2,0) is of the form F(-a,0)

For Vertex A(0,0) and Focus F(-a,0), equation of parabola is

y² = - 4ax

Here, a = 2

Therefore, equation of parabola,

y² = - 8x