SOLUTION: Write an equation of a parabola with the given focus and directx. focus (0, 3); directx: y = -1

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Question 860759: Write an equation of a parabola with the given focus and directx.
focus (0, 3); directx: y = -1

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
focus (0, 3); directx: y = 1 C(0,2), p = 1
y = ax^2 + 2
p = 1
a =
y = (1/4)x^2 + 2


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