SOLUTION: write an equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin and the given focus, (0,-5)

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Question 932453: write an equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin and the given focus, (0,-5)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The directrix is the line y=5. This is the general point (0,5).


sqrt%28%28x-0%29%5E2%2B%28y-%28-5%29%29%5E2%29=sqrt%28%28x-0%29%5E2%2B%28y-5%29%5E2%29
which simply uses the definition of parabola and the Distance Formula. Simplify!