SOLUTION: x^2-4x-8y+2=0 i know it is a parabola but i do i put it into standard form

Question 740130: x^2-4x-8y+2=0 i know it is a parabola but i do i put it into standard form

Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The standard form of a parabola's equation is generally expressed:

The role of ''
If , the parabola opens upwards
if , it opens downwards.
The axis of symmetry
The axis of symmetry is the line

to put your parabola into standard form, solve for

=> , the parabola opens upwards

The vertex form of a parabola's equation is generally expressed as :

(,) is the
in vertex form will be:

....complete the square

(,) is the

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