document.write( "Question 895256: $\"%28x%2B3%29%5E2=-8%28y-5%29\"$ .
\n" ); document.write( "How do I find P for this problem? I know that its from the translated form of the vertical axis of symmetry which is (x-h)^2=4p(y-k).
\n" ); document.write( "I remember my teacher saying something about multiply and divide by 4 but I don't remember how he said to do it.
\n" ); document.write( "Please help! \n" ); document.write( "

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$\"%28x%2B3%29%5E2=-8%28y-5%29\"$ .
\n" ); document.write( "How do I find P for this problem? I know that its from the translated form of the vertical axis of symmetry which is (x-h)^2=4p(y-k).
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\n" ); document.write( "Given equation is that of a parabola which opens downward.
\n" ); document.write( "Its basic form of equation:
\n" ); document.write( "(x-h)^2=-4p(y-k), (h,k)=coordinates of vertex)(Don't forget the minus sign)
\n" ); document.write( "For given equation:(x+3)^2=-8(y-5)
\n" ); document.write( "4p=|-8|=8
\n" ); document.write( "p=2 \n" ); document.write( "

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