SOLUTION: What is the equation y^2-8y+8x=-16

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Question 443030: What is the equation y^2-8y+8x=-16
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the equation y^2-8y+8x=-16
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It is the equation of a parabola opening to the left.
Complete the square:
y^2-8y+16 = -8x-16+16
(y-4)^2 = -8x
x = (-1/8)(y-4)^2
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Stan H.