SOLUTION: Write an equation of the parabola with the focus at (-2,0) and the directrix at x=4.

SOLUTION: Write an equation of the parabola with the focus at (-2,0) and the directrix at x=4.

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Question 1004723: Write an equation of the parabola with the focus at (-2,0) and the directrix at x=4.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your parabola has a horizontal symmetry axis. This demonstration will help:

Deriving equation for parabola, in case vertex is not at the Origin, or even if it is
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