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If you have two points, the focus \((x_1, y_1)\) and directrix \((x_2, y_2)\), then you can insert the points in to the formula \((x - x_1)^2 + (y - y_1)^2 = ((x - x_2)^2 + (y - y_2)^2\) In this case, the focus is \((-2,4)\). The directrix is \((x,6)\)
After inserting the points you have: \((x - (-2))^2 + (y - 4)^2 = (x - x)^2 + (y - 6)^2\) Which simplifies to \((x + 2)^2 + (y - 4)^2 = (y - 6)^2\) Then expand the binomials \((x^2 + 4x + 4 + y^2 - 8y + 16 = y^2 - 12y + 36\) Afterwards, notice that y^2 cancels on both sides: \(x^2 + 4x + 20 -8y = -12y + 36\) From here, you can isolate y: \(x^2 + 4x + 20 - 36 = -12y + 8y\) \(x^2 + 4x - 16 = -4y\) \(-\dfrac{x^2}{4} - x + 4 = y\)
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