SOLUTION: I need help with this problem {{{y^2-12y+16x+100=0}}} I seriously don't even know how to start!! I need to get the points (h,k) from it and what it is.. I alredy know its not a

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Question 5844: I need help with this problem y%5E2-12y%2B16x%2B100=0
I seriously don't even know how to start!!
I need to get the points (h,k) from it and what it is..
I alredy know its not a circle, I dont think its an ellipse...
Please HELP me ASAP..
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this is a parabola of the form y^2 = 4ax.

As for your points (h,k)..what do you mean? Which points do you want? (h,k) are just 2 letters in the alphabet.

jon.