SOLUTION: What is the equation in standard form of a parabola whose focus is (-2,5) and whose directrix is x=-4 1.(x+3)^2=4(y-5) 2.(x+5)^2=4(y+3) 3.(y-5)^2=4(x+3) 4.(y+5)^2=4(x+3)

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Question 1106240: What is the equation in standard form of a parabola whose focus is (-2,5) and whose directrix is x=-4
1.(x+3)^2=4(y-5)
2.(x+5)^2=4(y+3)
3.(y-5)^2=4(x+3)
4.(y+5)^2=4(x+3)

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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Think about the expected form and the given points and you choose based on 4p%28x-h%29=%28y-k%29%5E2
This means you choose from #3 or #4.

Vertex will be (-3, 5).
Choose #3.