SOLUTION: Find the equation of a parabola with focus (2, -3) and directrix x = 5.

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Question 1031552: Find the equation of a parabola with focus (2, -3) and directrix x = 5.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Deriving parabola equation when given directrix and focus

The orientation is tilted 90 degrees from vertical symmetry axis form, but you should be able to adapt with this. If not, just say.