document.write( "Question 1168875: Find the equation of the parabola is: directrix y-5=0, vertex (0, 0).
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Algebra.Com's Answer #793528 by htmentor(1343)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The standard form for a parabola is: (x - h)^2 = 4p (y - k), \n" ); document.write( "where the vertex is (h,k), directrix y = k - p, focus (h,k+p) \n" ); document.write( "The directrix is y = 5, thus p = -5 \n" ); document.write( "Hence the equation is -20y = x^2 -> y = -x^2/20 \n" ); document.write( " |