document.write( "Question 860390: Please explain the necessary steps to solve the following question:\r
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document.write( "Hi,
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document.write( "x^2 = -8y
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document.write( "  y = (-1/8)(x)^2  V(0,0)  y-axis line of symmetry
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document.write( ", p = -2, focus(0,-2), y = 2 directrix
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