SOLUTION: Write the equation of a parabola whose directrix is y=9.75 and has a focus at (7,6.25).

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Question 970225: Write the equation of a parabola whose directrix is y=9.75 and has a focus at (7,6.25).
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Points (x,y) are the same distance from y=9.75 as they are from point (7, 6.25).

sqrt%28%28x-x%29%5E2%2B%28y-9.75%29%5E2%29=sqrt%28%28x-7%29%5E2%2B%28y-6.25%29%5E2%29

Simplify the equation.