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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find the vertex and focus of the parabola: (y-2)^2 + 16(x-3) =0

OpenStudy (chaise):

You should convert this into the standard form of y^2=4ax. Where a is the focal point. I hope this is right.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh, you're right! so a is the space between the vertex and the focus or..?

OpenStudy (chaise):

a is the distance between the vertex and the focal point, i'm 90% sure. It's been a while since I've done this stuff...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh, you're right! thank you (:

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