. Find the standard form of the equation of the parabola with a focus at (0, 8) and a directrix at y = -8.

Question

.  Find the standard form of the equation of the parabola with a focus at (0, 8) and a directrix at y = -8.

anonymous · Answer

A. y=32x
B. Y^2= 8x
C. Y= 1/32 x^2
D. y= 1/8 x^2

jdoe0001 · Answer

so... hmmm  the focus is at (0,8)
an the directrix is  y = -8

can you see where the vertex is at?

jdoe0001 · Answer

keep in mind, the vertex is half-way between both of those fellows
the vertex is half-way between the focus point and the directrix

anonymous · Answer

so wouldn't it be choice B.? because of the Y

jdoe0001 · Answer

well... we don't have a vertex really... so... we dunnno what it might be

anonymous · Answer

oh okasy would you mind  showing me how to do the problem im not sure how to di it!!! @jdoe0001

jdoe0001 · Answer

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