SOLUTION: Write an equation of a parabola with a focus of (3,-5) and a directrix of x=-3

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Question 1028829: Write an equation of a parabola with a focus of (3,-5) and a directrix of x=-3
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Use the definition of a parabola including the Distance Formula with your given focus and directrix, and derive the equation.

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