SOLUTION: Write an equation of the parabola with directrix x=-1 and focus (1,-2).

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Question 1045849: Write an equation of the parabola with directrix x=-1 and focus (1,-2).
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The question deals with the definition of a parabola. Study these and they should help very much.

derive equation for parabola, vertex at origin
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similar, different orientation, vertex not at origin

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