document.write( "Question 966743: What is the equation of a parabola with the directrix of x=7 that has its vertex at the origin \n" ); document.write( "
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The focus is (0,0), and the meaning of the directrix is (7,y). Use the definition of a parabola with the Distance Formula.\r
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