SOLUTION: Find the equation of a parabola that has a vertex of (-5,-4) and directrix of x=-41/8 Then rewrite the equation in standard form.

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Question 1023157: Find the equation of a parabola that has a vertex of (-5,-4) and directrix of x=-41/8 Then rewrite the equation in standard form.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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This video gives instruction how; identify the focus, and use this as explanation and guidance. Your parabola has horizontal symmetry axis.
Derive Equation for Parabola, given Focus and Directrix - Video