SOLUTION: find the equation of the parabola whose directrix is x=7 and whose endpoints of the latus rectum are at (1,-1) and (1,11)

SOLUTION: find the equation of the parabola whose directrix is x=7 and whose endpoints of the latus rectum are at (1,-1) and (1,11)

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Question 974271: find the equation of the parabola whose directrix is x=7 and whose endpoints of the latus rectum are at (1,-1) and (1,11)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The focus is in the middle of the two given points, being at (1,5).
Directrix is the general point (7,y).
Definition of parabola:

Simplify and finish into whatever form you want.
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