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document.write( "If a parabola has equation  (is presented in the form)  y = ,\r\n" );
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document.write( "then the focal point is  F = (0,p).\r\n" );
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document.write( "In this problem,  y = ,  so  4p = -10;  THEREFORE,  p =  = -2.5.\r\n" );
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document.write( "HENCE, the focal point is  F = (0,-2.5).\r\n" );
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