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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find the standard form of the equation of the parabola with a focus at (0, -2) and a directrix at y = 2.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Did you try to draw a diagram?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes, but that doesnt necessarily help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I will help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Base on that, which way do you think the parabola opens?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

down

OpenStudy (anonymous):

y^2 = -8x so would this be the answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no, the parabola opens downward (vertically), not horizontally

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it's x^2 = -8y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you!!

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