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Write the equation of a parabola with the focus of (-2,4) and directrix y=2. Show your work including a sketch.

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 May 3, 2017
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If the focus  is   ( -2 , 4)   and the directrix  is y = 2, the vertex  is ( -2, 3)

 

So....p  = 1      and we have the form

 

4p(y - 3) =   ( x + 2)^2

 

4(y - 3)  =   (x + 2)^2

 

y - 3  =  (1/4)(x + 2)^2

 

y = (1/4) ( x + 2)^2 +  3

 

 

cool cool cool

 May 3, 2017
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What does the p stand for and how did you get 1?

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