SOLUTION: Find an equation for the indicated conic section. P is for the Parabola with focus (3, 1) and directix = 7.

SOLUTION: Find an equation for the indicated conic section. P is for the Parabola with focus (3, 1) and directix = 7.

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Question 257373: Find an equation for the indicated conic section.
P is for the Parabola with focus (3, 1) and directix = 7.
Answer by drk(1908) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Focus = (3,1)
directrix line at y = 7.
The vertex is the midpoint or (3,4)
The distance from the vertex to focus is called P. P = 3.
the equation we need is

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