SOLUTION: Find the equation of parabola, given that F(3,2), d: y + 4 = 0

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Question 1119533: Find the equation of parabola, given that F(3,2), d: y + 4 = 0
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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parabola, given that F(3,2), d: y + 4 = 0
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Vertex is at (3,-1), and this is 3 units away from directrix or focus.
Parabola has vertex as a maximum point.
%28x-3%29%5E2=-4%2A3%28y%2B1%29
highlight_green%28%28x-3%29%5E2=-12%28y%2B1%29%29-------no real zeros; but you can calculate y-intercept if you want.


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