SOLUTION: What is the equation in standard form of a parabola whose focus is (-2,5) and whose directrix is x=-4
1.(x+3)^2=4(y-5)
2.(x+5)^2=4(y+3)
3.(y-5)^2=4(x+3)
4.(y+5)^2=4(x+3)
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Question 1106240:  What is the equation in standard form of a parabola whose focus is (-2,5) and whose directrix is x=-4
1.(x+3)^2=4(y-5)
2.(x+5)^2=4(y+3)
3.(y-5)^2=4(x+3)
4.(y+5)^2=4(x+3) 
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 Think about the expected form and the given points and you choose based on  
This means you choose from #3 or #4.
Vertex will be  (-3, 5).
Choose #3. 
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