SOLUTION: write an equation of the parabola with the given characteristics. vertex (0,0) directrix: x = -1/5

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Question 1056073: write an equation of the parabola with the given characteristics.
vertex (0,0) directrix: x = -1/5

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This and your other two exercises are based purely on the definition of a parabola. See these two lessons:

equation of parabola using distance formula, given directrix and focus

Same idea, but vertex not at origin, and different orientation

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