Question

Select the equation for a graph that is the set of all points in the plane that are equidistant from point F(1/2,0) and line x= -1/2

Answer 1

I need to know how to do this step by step.

Answer 2

If you can help me I will give you a medal.

Answer 3

translate as
"find the equation for the parabola with focus \((\frac{1}{2},0)\) and directrix \(x=-\frac{1}{2}\)

Answer 4

I dont understand?

Answer 5

that is the definition of a parabola
the set of all points equidistant from a given point and a line

Answer 6

I have a question off topic, but do admins get paid for being on here ALL the time?

Answer 7

no

Answer 8

How are you so good at math. Or what makes it were you can help with any question????

Answer 9

i am old as dirt
you got how to do this?

Answer 10

not a clue

Answer 11

you know what it looks like?

Answer 12

sort of

Answer 13

draw it
you need that first, then it will be very very easy

Answer 14

ok

Answer 15

I think thats right

Answer 16

probbaly not though

Answer 17

\(x=-\frac{1}{2}\) is a vertical line and the point \((\frac{1}{2},0)\) is on the x axis

Answer 18

I feel like you almost giving me the answer, but I'm feeling like an idiot right now.

Answer 19

the parabola therefore opens to the right and looks something like this