Question

PLS HELP ME!

Answer 1

write an equation of a parabola with the given focus and directrix focus:(0,3); directrix:y=-1

Answer 2

can you plot the focus and the directrix ?

Answer 3

@phi how do u do that

Answer 4

for the focus at (0,3)
you put a point a the spot where x is 0 and y is 3

Answer 5

@phi then what do i do

Answer 6

graph the directrix
y=-1

this is a line. can you do that
can you show what you got so far ?

Answer 7

but it doesnt want a graph just an equation r u sure there isnt an easier way

Answer 8

You can do this with algebra, but drawing it will make some of it easier to figure out.
Can you plot the line y= -1 ?

Answer 9

h

Answer 10

this right?

Answer 11

@phi

Answer 12

yes. let's add the focus