SOLUTION: How would you put the following equation into standard equation form of a parabola? 13x^2-8y-9=0 I have tried manipulating the equation algebraically and completing the square,

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Question 676303: How would you put the following equation into standard equation form of a parabola? 13x^2-8y-9=0
I have tried manipulating the equation algebraically and completing the square, however, the coefficient "13" in "13x" has me stumped.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
13x^2-8y-9=0
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8y = 13x^2 - 9
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y = (13/8)x^2 - (9/8)
Cheers,
Stan H.
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