SOLUTION: Find an equation of the conic section with the given properties. Then draw the conic section on the grid below. The focus of a parabola is (7, 0), and the directrix is x = -7

Question 949339: Find an equation of the conic section with the given properties. Then draw the conic section on the grid below.
The focus of a parabola is (7, 0), and the directrix is x = -7
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The set of points (x,y) such that the distance from (x,y) to (7,0) is equal to the distance from (x,y) to (-7,y). Use the Distance Formula to represent the description and simplify that equation.

The starting equation is

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