Question 201741
(x-9)^2 = - (y+8)
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(y+8)= -1 (x-9)^2,,,,,form  (y-k) =A (x-h)^2
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h=9,,k=-8,,,,or  vertex  (9,-8)
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A= -1,,,therefore  pointed  down
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basic  form 4p = A,,4p =1,  p=1/4
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focus  is  at  (-8 -1/4) = -8.25,,,,or  (9,-8.25)
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diectrix  is  at  y= ( -8 +1/4),,,y = - 7.75