find the equation of the parabola whose end points of latus rectum are (-7/2,3) and (-7/2,-5) passes through (-2,-5)?

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anonymous · Answer

that two point is the latus rectum

anonymous · Answer

so how can i get the distance of the latus rectum?

anonymous · Answer

okay the distance is square root of 4 =2units, am i right?

anonymous · Answer

8 units :)

anonymous · Answer

thank you and how about the vertex how can i get it

anonymous · Answer

it is horizontal

anonymous · Answer

yeah that why im confused too, huhuhu,, maybe we have to ignore (-2,-5)

anonymous · Answer

my teacher just gave it, and i just copied,, is there any way to find the answer?

anonymous · Answer

:( i really dont get it,, so i have to get the slope and the y intercept?

anonymous · Answer

-5=a(4) +h(-2) + c?

anonymous · Answer

help

anonymous · Answer

so i can use the elimination method?

anonymous · Answer

:( help

anonymous · Answer

thank you so much :)

anonymous · Answer

thank you, :) ,, topic is very confusing and i understand now ,, hehe tnxx