SOLUTION: Find the equation of the parabola described and the two points of the Latus Rectum segment. graph the equation.
Focus at (0,-1) directrix the line y=1
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Question 1032402: Find the equation of the parabola described and the two points of the Latus Rectum segment. graph the equation.
Focus at (0,-1) directrix the line y=1
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can derive the equation using the definition for parabola and using the Distance Formula.
See how here: Deriving the equation for a parabola given focus and directrix - Vertex at Origin
The other video at that channel can help also.
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