SOLUTION: Find the standard form of the parabola with the given characteristics. directrix: x=4 Vertex: (7,-2) I think the answer is (y+2)2=12(x-7)

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Question 429642: Find the standard form of the parabola with the given characteristics.
directrix: x=4 Vertex: (7,-2)
I think the answer is (y+2)2=12(x-7)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi, You are exactly correct!

The standard form (opening rt or left) is , where  the focus is (h,k + p) 

Directrix x = 4  Vertex: (7,-2) then p = 3