SOLUTION: The standard form equation of the parabola with vertex at (-6, -4) and focus at (0, -4).

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Question 1170534: The standard form equation of the parabola with vertex at (-6, -4) and focus at (0, -4).
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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The corresponding directrix is (-12,y).

Using distance formula and definition of parabola,

and simplifying, will let you find and put the equation into whatever form you need.