Question

Derive the equation of the parabola with a focus at (6, 2) and a directrix of y = 1.

Answer 1

have you covered what a directrix is yet?

Answer 2

no idk what that even is

Answer 3

hmmm sounds to me you may want to brush up on that first then

Answer 4

have you even cover parabolas?

Answer 5

it always help to make a sketch

Answer 6

yes sir

Answer 7

So did you figure out that equation?

Answer 8

Start with a refresher:

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/parabola.htm