SOLUTION: Write the equation of the parabola with given focus (0,-5) and directrix: y=5

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Question 982926: Write the equation of the parabola with given focus (0,-5) and directrix: y=5
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Visualize those either by graphing or mentally in your head. The vertex is the origin, (0,0). Focus and directrix each is 5 unit from the vertex so for the derivable equation 4py=x%5E2, the number p=5.

Equation can be stated as highlight%2820y=x%5E2%29.