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Question 945068:  Which is the equation of a parabola with focus (0, 5) and directrix y= -5? 
 Answer by lwsshak3(11628)      (Show Source): 
You can  put this solution on YOUR website! Which is the equation of a parabola with focus (0, 5) and directrix y= -5? 
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Given parabola opens upwards. 
Its basic form of equation: 
(x-h)^2=4p(y-k), (h,k)=coordinates of the vertex 
vertex: (0,0) 
axis of symmetry: x=0 
p=5(distance from vertex to focus or directrix on the axis of symmetry) 
4p=20 
equation: x^2=20y 
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