SOLUTION: use the information provided to write the equation of each parabola vertex(0,0) Directrix y=-1/5 please show work

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: use the information provided to write the equation of each parabola vertex(0,0) Directrix y=-1/5 please show work       Log On


   

Question 1076438: use the information provided to write the equation of each parabola
vertex(0,0) Directrix y=-1/5
please show work
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The focus point is above the directrix for your example. Vertex is a minimum point. p=1%2F5.

4%2A%281%2F5%29y=x%5E2