SOLUTION: Write an equation of a parabola with a vertex at the origin and a directrix at y = 5. (a) x=5y^2 (b) x=-1/20y^2 (c) y=-1/20x^2 (d) y=-20x^2

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Question 423860: Write an equation of a parabola with a vertex at the origin and a directrix at y = 5.
(a) x=5y^2
(b) x=-1/20y^2
(c) y=-1/20x^2
(d) y=-20x^2

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
The standard form is , where the focus is (h,k + p)
vertex at the origin and a directrix at y = 5. p = -5 (focus is (0,-5)
x^2 = -20y OR y = (-1/20)x^2



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